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Modem Systems Engineer – 5G

Apple
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2025

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200594912
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hard-working, people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Are you ready to join a team redefining hardware technology? We are searching for a dedicated engineer with experience in modem design to join our exciting team of innovators. In this role, you will join the system engineering team working on best-in-class modem platforms, developing innovative algorithms, and improving our unique end-to-end design.

Description

- Design and simulate state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication algorithms with emphasis on MIMO systems. - Work closely with hardware, firmware, RF and other cross-functional teams to implement, verify and bring-up MIMO algorithms. - Ensure that performance meets expectations. - Work on next-generation algorithms and implementation per roadmap.

Minimum Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of wireless communication systems with emphasis on MIMO technology (5G LTE).
  • Ability to develop algorithms, assess performance, develop complexity-performance tradeoffs, and work closely with firmware teams on implementation.
  • Design and simulate state-of-the-art physical layer wireless communication algorithms with emphasis on MIMO systems.
  • Implement system models and perform detailed performance investigations to allow performance sign-off and enable RTL development.
  • Designing baseband algorithms for cellular modems, with emphasis on advanced demodulation and channel coding methods
  • Conducting simulations in C/C /MATLAB and optimizing algorithms for mobile devices and ensure that performance meets expectations.
  • BS and 3 years of relevant experience is required.

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

  • Collaborate with hardware digital designers and firmware developers to realize algorithms with power and area-efficient implementation.
  • Work closely with hardware, firmware, RF and other cross-functional teams to implement, verify and bring-up MIMO algorithms. Supporting commercialization and collaborating with other SW/HW engineers.
  • Familiarity with bring up process and methodology.
  • Experience with power/performance optimization.
  • Work on next generation algorithms and implementation per roadmap.
  • MSc or Ph.D. in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Computer Science plus 5 years of experience is preferred.

Education & Experience

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

Salary : $135,400 - $250,600

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