Wi-Fi Power and Performance Engineer - Platform Architecture

Summary

Are you highly detailed and skilled at developing creative solutions? Do you love controlling even the smallest details to craft highly organized structures? Do you enjoy building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? In this role, you will work with a team to provide power and performance data on shipping Wi-Fi/“WLAN” and BT combo solutions and inform future direction. This work is a vital component of the quality and efficiency of Apple’s future products.

Join this group, and you’ll have a direct impact on the technology that shapes Apple’s customer experiences. Together, our work will be the reason millions of customers feel they can trust their devices every single day!

Description

Apple’s Platform Architecture group is looking for a motivated engineer with a strong background in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth measurements and analysis. We are seeking a team member who is self-driven with initiative and passion for Wi-Fi connectivity on consumer devices.

Responsibilities

Operate industry standard and in-house wireless test equipment.
Gather Wi-Fi power timelines using our in-house DAQ.
Work in a lab environment with other wireless power/performance engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience operating wireless test equipment such as Octoscope/Spirent or Keysight Wi-Fi UXM.
Experience gathering power time series traces for Wi-Fi power dashboards, common Wi-Fi power and/or radio performance use cases (scan, transmit, receive, RvR).
Experience with modern smartphone and laptop/portable wireless architecture, from AP to Antenna, for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, UWB, NFC.
Experience with black box testing on consumer samples.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
Experience with modern standards including 802.11a/b/g/n/ax/be, BT Classic, BT LE, GNSS, LTE, 5G NR.
Strong passion for fast connectivity, Wi-Fi speed and coverage, and consumer electronics.
Familiarity with Wi-Fi baseband marketplace, market players, discrete vs integrated markets, and trends.
Understanding of foundational RF concepts which drive Wi-Fi and BT power in the real world on live networks and devices.
Proficiency in a data processing language/library such as Python3, Pandas, Scipy, Numpy, Matplotlib, Matlab or similar, and basic scripting (Bash).
Common end user benchmarking applications and tools (iPerf3, IxChariot, Keysight TestApp, etc).

Pay & Benefits — Santa Clara, 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

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.