{"title": "L1/PHY Software Engineer", "summary": "Are you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing wireless technologies? 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. You\u2019ll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the art wireless technologies. You\u2019ll 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\u2019 connections with their devices. If you join us, you\u2019ll help build world-renowned wireless systems so seamless that they almost feel like magic.", "description": "We are looking for passionate engineers who are driven to question the limitations of what is feasible to develop the next generation of absolute best-in-class Apple products. Such engineers with cellular systems and/or firmware development experience will be part of an innovative team that work on L1/PHY layer of 4G/5G modem that go into a range of Apple products. The position involves identifying and/or developing core cellular technologies that solve everyday problems for customers using Apple wireless product lines including wearables. This includes having an eye to identifying usecase based innovative solutions that enhance user experience. The ability to work with cross functional teams in the modem stack is a must-have skill and the desire to vertically integrate with new usecases and applications is expected as a second nature! Finally, working on perfectly delivering the implementation along with supporting the complete system validation of such solutions is a requirement.", "key_qualifications": "Proven understanding of wireless communication, information theory, signal processing and 3GPP Standards (Physical Layer LTE and NR specifications)\nEmbedded cellular FW/SW programming along with good understanding of communication systems algorithms\nUnderstanding of cellular communication protocols. (Low-Power, Low Latency, High Reliability)\nDeep understanding of software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals\nGood experience with memory constrained Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming\nWorking knowledge of possible cellular modem L1/PHY architectures with emphasis on the HW/SW partitions of communication subsystems including inter-module interfaces\nExperience with 4G/5G Modem L1 Control covering PHY procedures and data path timelines, starting from RF transceiver through to higher layer protocol stacks\nExcellent skills in low-level programming expertise using C, C++, and assembler, embedded systems proficiency, limited and shared resources\nExperience with SW prototyping of solutions using unit test/virtual platforms\nProficiency debugging embedded software systems using various methods including log analysis and using test equipments\nPassionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways.\nLaser-focused on the smallest details that are important to our customers", "preferred_qualifications": "", "education_experience": "Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or Equivalent.\n\nMasters or PhD Degree preferred", "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.\n\nApple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple\u2019s 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\u2019s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You\u2019ll 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 \u2014 including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.", "company": "apple"}