Bluetooth MAC Systems Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Bluetooth MAC Systems Engineer

Bluetooth MAC Systems Engineer As part of the wireless silicon development team, the Bluetooth MAC Systems Engineer focuses on the design and optimization of wireless connectivity solutions. The role involves analyzing and improving wireless MAC layer protocols to enhance throughput, latency, and network performance while defining control procedures for hardware modules. Key responsibilities include implementing system models, investigating algorithms for performance improvements, and performing chip-level bring-up, testing, and characterization in a lab environment. The candidate will collaborate with PHY systems and firmware designers to integrate MAC layer algorithms into the architecture using hardware acceleration. Required skills include experience with Python or C/C++ for algorithm development and simulation, as well as proficiency with laboratory equipment like spectrum analyzers and signal generators. The role addresses technical challenges in wireless SoC design, multi-radio coexistence management, and low-power algorithm design for power-critical applications.

What you'll do

  • Analyze and improve wireless MAC layer protocol efficiency regarding throughput, latency, and network performance.
  • Define control procedures for MAC layer hardware modules to ensure robust performance.
  • Develop and validate MAC system models and algorithms for performance sign-off.
  • Perform bring-up, testing, characterization, and optimization of real silicon in a lab environment.
  • Integrate MAC layer algorithms into the overall system architecture with PHY and cross-functional teams.
  • Work with firmware designers to implement high-efficiency software and hardware acceleration.
  • Document design processes and provide detailed performance reports for continuous improvement.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor of Science degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Working knowledge of wireless systems and hands-on experience with lab testing and implementation of communication systems.
  • Experience with Python and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling, simulation, and test-bench infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of BT MAC layer protocol (preferred).
  • Working knowledge and hands-on experience of BT systems (preferred).
  • Experience crafting signal processing and wireless communications systems (preferred).
  • Knowledge of existing wireless communication protocols such as Bluetooth/BLE (preferred).
  • Experience in silicon bring-up, lab equipment usage, modem architecture, SoC design, or HLS (preferred).

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