Wireless Communications Software Engineer

Weekly Hours: 40

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Summary

At Apple, we strive every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Our successes are the result of skilled domain experts working in an environment which encourages creativity, collaboration, and re-thinking of old problems in new ways! As a member of the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone and Watch Ultra when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS, Roadside assistance, and Messages via satellite to stay connected when they have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services, to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users.

The Satellite Connectivity Group is seeking a Wireless Communication Software Engineer with a strong foundation in Digital Signal Processing, close familiarity with protocols like 5G NR, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi, and excellent software engineering skills.

Description

We are looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer experienced in developing and launching products to come help our team deliver our next generation of wireless products. This position requires a background in Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and experience with all layers of a wireless communications stack (PHY, MAC, etc.), as well as algorithm development skills. You will work in a small team and engage with vendors, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to deliver high-performance, best-in-class wireless communications systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Background in DSP and wireless communication systems is required. Relevant experience includes: existing protocols (e.g. CDMA, OFDM, etc.), physical layer algorithms, medium access control processing, and Software-Defined Radio, hands-on lab work.

• Strong C++ and Python programming skills - must be able to produce high-quality, production-ready software components to be used in a globally distributed system

• Sharp analytical skills to measure performance and debug issues across system boundaries and protocol stack layers

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships across functional areas

• Attentiveness to focus on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers and their experiences using Apple's products!

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing large-scale distributed systems

• Experience with GPU programming

• Experience with cryptography and channel coding

• Experience profiling and developing highly performant code

• Experience with network emulators and wireless communications test equipment

• Golang proficiency

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