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Apple Wireless Cellular Standards Engineer United States, California, Sunnyvale 781023726
08.06.2025
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In this technical role, you will be at the center of our cellular standards group responsible for promoting the wireless technologies of our innovative wireless SoC products. You will have the chance to create algorithms and architectures of wireless communication systems, as well as collaborate with extraordinary RF/analog, HW, SW designers and architects to design SoC products to millions of Apple customers!
In this role, core responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Designing and simulating wireless communication systems for 5G and 6G technologies, including channel coding, advanced MIMO systems, mobility, protocols for energy saving, AI/ML for air interface enhancements, sensing techniques, control and data channel optimization for cellular systems. Attending global standards meetings, including 3GPP, to promote Apple product preferences. Collaborate with product teams and come up with novel architecture, protocols, and algorithms to meet the requirements of emerging applications in a challenging radio environment.
- Working knowledge of wireless communication systems (e.g., OFDM/MIMO, etc.).
- Proven experience in the algorithm development and implementation design of communication systems or signal processing algorithms, and ability to develop and implement performance tuning strategies and optimizations.
- Experience with Matlab or Python and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling, and simulation.
- Fluency in written and spoken English and excellent communication skills
- Motivated to collaborate and contribute as a team, and able to deliver ambitious tasks in a timely manner.
- BS and 3+ years of relevant experience is required.
- Ph.D. with a focus on communication systems, signal processing or AI/ML for wireless communication
- Experiences in 3GPP standardization in 3GPP RAN4
- Strong understanding of communication theory and relevant algorithm design experience on, including but not limited to, timing recovery, automatic gain control, modulation, channel estimation, equalization, MIMO signal estimation and detection, channel coding and error correction, and beam forming algorithms
- Strong understanding of RF fundamentals, wireless communication theory, and system design.
- Knowledge in existing wireless communication protocols, such as 5G/LTE/WCDMA/GSM, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 802.11ad/ay or Bluetooth/BLE.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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