6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
Sunnyvale, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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TL;DR · 6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer

The 6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer joins the cellular systems engineering team to define and build next-generation cellular technology. This role involves owning the end-to-end lifecycle of cellular modem systems, from feature set definition and concept work to algorithm design, silicon bring-up, and productization. The engineer will architect system-level features for 6G evolution, focusing on advanced PHY and L1 capabilities to optimize performance and power efficiency. Key responsibilities include modeling and simulating algorithms in floating-point and fixed-point formats, as well as validating results through link-level simulations. Required technical skills include proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python, along with knowledge of 3GPP standards like 5G NR and 4G LTE. The work addresses the technical challenge of transitioning wireless communication into the 6G era.

What you'll do

  • Define and architect system-level features and requirements for next-generation 6G cellular modems.
  • Translate 3GPP standard requirements into cohesive hardware and software architecture solutions.
  • Design physical layer algorithms to optimize performance and power efficiency across the wireless stack.
  • Model and simulate algorithms using MATLAB, C/C++, and Python for link-level validation.
  • Drive improvements in throughput, latency, and battery life based on real-world deployment data.
  • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of cellular modem systems from concept to productization.
  • Correlate simulation data with field data to validate system-level performance targets.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of 6G, 5G NR, and 4G LTE cellular communication standards, particularly RAN1 3GPP.
  • Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python for algorithm development and link-level simulation.
  • Experience leveraging Generative AI and LLM-based tools to accelerate engineering workflows.
  • Experience in Layer-1/2 control design of cellular systems (preferred).
  • Experience in low-power algorithm design for power-constrained mobile platforms (preferred).
  • Strong mathematical foundations in linear algebra, stochastic processes, and detection and estimation theory (preferred).

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