Cellular 4G/5G System Performance Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Francisco, CA
Salary
$181,100–$318,400 / yr
Posted
1 day ago

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Above market

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About Apple Inc

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 · Cellular 4G/5G System Performance Engineer

As a Cellular 4G/5G System Performance Engineer at Apple, you will join a world-class modem team responsible for designing state-of-the-art cellular SoCs. Your role involves collaborating with system engineers and firmware developers to understand complex designs and develop performance verification lab use cases and test scripts to ensure UE performance meets high standards. You will troubleshoot issues, enhance overall system performance, and guide validation efforts for new features. The ideal candidate has advanced knowledge of 4G/5G physical layers and protocol stacks, experience with cellular device performance verification, and strong debugging skills. Proficiency in Python, C/C++, and familiarity with test equipment like Keysight, Anritsu, and R&S are essential. This role demands a deep understanding of software engineering principles and the ability to work effectively in a dynamic cross-functional environment, pushing the boundaries of wireless systems technology.

What you'll do

  • Design performance verification lab use cases to identify potential UE performance issues.
  • Develop test scripts for lab network emulator to implement defined performance test cases.
  • Troubleshoot performance-related issues with firmware developers and system engineers.
  • Guide test executors in validating new and existing cellular features.
  • Analyze and debug cellular device performance issues across multiple layers.

What we're looking for

  • Advanced knowledge of 4G/5G physical layer, protocol stack, and procedures.
  • 5+ years of experience in 4G/5G development/system engineering/device performance verification.
  • Experience investigating and troubleshooting cellular device performance issues.
  • Strong analysis and debugging skills to resolve performance issues collaboratively.
  • Proficient in scripting or programming languages like Python, C/C++.
  • Knowledge of multiple 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment and automation interfaces.

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