Wireless Software Development Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Software and Services

Are you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely used technology? Are you passionate about innovation that can enrich user experience and delight customers? Do you get excited with constant challenges and thrive in a culture of debate? In the Wireless Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems Group, you will help commercialize groundbreaking Wireless Technologies in Apple products. Youll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the art wireless technologies. Youll collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers connections with their devices. If you join us, youll help build world-renowned wireless systems so seamless that they almost feel like magic. The position demands expertise in Wireless Systems with an emphasis on Cellular and Satellite systems and requires close collaboration with cross functional hardware and software teams. We are seeking a passionate, highly motivated and self-directed engineer to work across RF/PHY/MAC layers of wireless technologies.

**Description**

Candidate will play a key role in design and development of new features, debugging and enhancements of existing features. The position involves identifying and developing core wireless solutions that solves everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines. The position requires design thinking to architect solutions along with excellent programming skills and the ability to effectively communicate, collaborate and lead in a fast paced environment.

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Key Qualifications**

Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming (C/C & Python/Perl) and debugging

Solid grasp of complex wireless systems with a strong capability to comprehend dependencies between system components and protocol layers and their interactions

Good knowledge of communication theory and digital signal processing

Adept at handling and processing large amounts of test data, including user-friendly visualization of field/lab data analysis

Link or system simulation experience with Matlab or NS3 is a plus

Good understanding of 4G/5G 3GPP specifications

Excellent communication and presentation skills

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

Master/PhD degree in EE/CS, Wireless Communications or equivalent majors.

**Additional Requirements**

**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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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. (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

**Apple Footer**

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 (Opens in a new window) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about,disclose,or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. United States Department of Labor. Learn more (Opens in a new window) .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If youre applying for a position in San Francisco,review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines (opens in a new window) applicable in your area.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program (Opens in a new window) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more (Opens in a new window) .