Do you have a passion for wireless technologies? Do you want to impact the wireless experience for billions of users? Come and join us! You will become part of a hands-on development team that furthers engineering perfection, creativity, and innovation with a prime focus on wireless accuracy and performance. Dynamic, encouraging people and innovative technologies are the norm here. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish! Join Apple's System RF organization and drive innovation that matters! We're looking for engineers who will re-imagine the way wireless performance of a device is analyzed and work cross-functionally with teams to deliver the best in class wireless performance for our customers. Our engineers help architect, research, and design, Apple's world-class wireless products. All members of the numerous teams within the organization bring their own unique expertise to collectively bring wireless technologies to our products, following Apple's culture of excellence in engineering principles and practices.
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Description
The job role will entail wireless performance research focused primarily on understanding how various factors like antenna performance, modem performance, SAR, user interaction with device, channel conditions, co-ex and interference will impact wireless cellular performance and in turn user experience. You will use these findings to work with cross-functional teams to help drive antenna, wireless algorithms and system level design and architecture changes. RESPONSIBILITIES: Cellular performance testing and analysis. Antenna performance characterization: TRP, TIS, Efficiency, SAR. System performance characterization: Through-put testing, application specific wireless performance testing, optimizing wireless algorithms and user impact assessment. Collaborating closely with product teams and other stakeholders to drive performance improvements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
- 3+ years industry experience in wireless cellular system level performance testing.
- Strong understanding of 5G NR and LTE protocols.
- Test automation experience. Python preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Electrical or Telecommunication Engineering with 3+ years industry experience in wireless systems.
- Experience working on physical layer wireless algorithms.
- Strong background in wireless communications.
- Experience with cellular field performance testing and network drops.
- Capturing and analyzing baseband logs to root cause performance issues.
- Cellular base station side experience is a bonus.
- GPS performance testing experience is a bonus
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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