Cellular Protocol Development Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
Salary
$109,533–$184,800 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Below 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 · Cellular Protocol Development Engineer

The Cellular Protocol Development Engineer joins the Cellular Software team within the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization. This role involves identifying and developing core cellular technologies to solve everyday problems for users of iPhone, iPad, Watch, and other wireless product lines. The engineer will design, develop, and maintain cellular protocol device side host test and network simulation environments. Key responsibilities include working across layers on SIM, NAS, AS, and iOS interfaces to disrupt traditional cellular ecosystem models. The position requires critical expertise in multiple layers of cellular protocols, specifically involving UE and NW protocols for various 3GPP technologies. Candidates must demonstrate a proven understanding of key cellular protocol procedures and network interactions to improve the global user experience for wireless products.

What you'll do

  • Design, develop, and maintain cellular protocol device-side host test environments.
  • Develop and maintain network simulation environments for cellular protocols.
  • Identify and develop core cellular technologies to solve customer problems.
  • Work across multiple layers of cellular protocol software including SIM, NAS, AS, and iOS interfaces.
  • Implement UE and NW protocols for various 3GPP technologies.
  • Analyze and execute key cellular protocol procedures and network interactions.
  • Develop software designs to disrupt traditional models of the cellular ecosystem.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent degree.
  • Proven understanding of key cellular protocol procedures and network interactions.
  • Ability to design, develop, and maintain cellular protocol device side host test and network simulation environments.
  • Critical expertise in multiple layers of cellular protocols.
  • Experience with UE and/or NW protocols development for various 3GPP technologies (preferred).
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred).
  • Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills (preferred).
  • Experience in cellular protocols or wireless software development (preferred).
  • Experience in Non Access Stratum (preferred).

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