RF Software Engineer

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of a best-in-class modem team, you'll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded firmware that delivers more performance in our products than ever before. You'll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you'll help us develop innovative cellular technologies that continually outperform their predecessors. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you'll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world. Do you want to have an impact on every single Apple product?

As a RF Software Engineer on the Cellular FW team, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for crafting and productizing innovative cellular SoCs! This position requires someone comfortable with all aspects of embedded software development, that thrives in a multifaceted multi-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.

Minimum BS with 10 years of relevant industry experience\nSolid understanding of mobile communications in 4G/5G 3GPP protocols and radio architecture and Interfaces.\nProven knowledge of RF transceiver and RF front-end component's control for 4G/5G radio.\nStrong understanding of RF calibrations for compensating RF impairments.\nDeep understanding of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals.\nExcellent in embedded C/C++ programming, and working experience with compilers, build and source code control tools.\nExperience with using RF Test equipment for RF validation and debugging.\nProficiency with debugging in embedded software systems.

Understanding of design principles to meet tight real time deadlines is a plus.\nFamiliarity with other Radio technologies such as WiFi/BT, etc.\nExperience with live network cellular device issue triage.\nFamiliarity with 3GPP regulatory test cases.\nExperience with the production of cellular devices.