Wireless Systems Integration Engineer

Summary

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Wireless System Engineer. As a member of our multi-faceted group, you will have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Description

In this technical role, you will be part of a silicon design group responsible for system integration, design of radio calibration algorithms, chip bringup, and characterization of state-of-the-art wireless SoC products from conception to production.

We are looking for an exceptional engineer with experience in designing novel calibration algorithms for wireless systems.

Responsibilities

Bringup, validate, and tune WiFi PHY/Radio systems on emulation, FPGA and real silicon platforms.
Design and implement optimal algorithms for calibration of IQ imbalance, DC Offset, LO feed through and other radio impairments in a Python/Matlab simulation environment to benchmark performance.
Work alongside PHY, FW, RFIC and digital HW designers on efficient implementation of algorithms for both factory tuning and real time operation.
Develop and implement test plans; collect and analyze test results; identify and debug issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree
Hands-on experience with chip bringup, tuning wireless transmitter or receiver chain for optimal performance, and familiarity with calibration algorithms.
Basic understanding of communication theory, DSP, OFDM systems, radio architectures, radio impairments and its impact on performance.
Experience with Python, Matlab and/or C/C++ implementation.

Preferred Qualifications

Good understanding of communication theory and signal processing algorithms (such as timing recovery, signal estimation and detection, automatic gain control, RF impairment estimation and correction, coexistence).
Knowledge of wireless communication protocols like IEEE 802.11 standards or LTE.
Experience designing algorithms for calibration, pre-equalization or digital pre-distortion techniques.
Hands-on experience using wireless test lab equipment (spectrum analyzer, signal generator, network analyzer, power meter).
Excellent analytical and debug skills.
Experience building test automation and verification flow development with scripting languages such as Python.

Pay & Benefits — Los Angeles Metro Area, California, United States

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 $122,700 and $214,300, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Pay & Benefits — San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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.