6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
San Diego, CA
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$175,000–$308,500 / yr
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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 skills include proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and Python, along with experience using Generative AI and LLM-based tools. The work addresses the technical challenge of transitioning from 5G to 6G by translating 3GPP standards into cohesive wireless solutions.

What you'll do

  • Define and architect system-level features and requirements for next-generation 6G cellular modems.
  • Map 3GPP standard requirements to hardware and software architecture constraints to create cohesive 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.
  • Translate system-level insights into measurable improvements in throughput, latency, and battery life.
  • Own the end-to-end lifecycle of cellular modem systems from concept to silicon bring-up.
  • Validate algorithm performance by correlating simulation data with real-world field deployments.

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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