Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Salary
$129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted
7 days ago
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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 · Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

The Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems joins the Cellular Software team to develop and optimize core cellular technologies for iPhone, iPad, Watch, and other wireless product lines. This role involves designing and implementing cellular Layer1 control software solutions to enhance connectivity and user experience. Day-to-day responsibilities include working across multiple software layers, including the cellular protocol stack, Layer1 control, and PHY interfaces, while collaborating with system engineering and modem test engineering teams. The engineer must identify and solve complex cellular technology problems to ensure continuous connectivity. Required skills include strong software engineering design, programming in C and C++, and excellent debugging skills. The work focuses on disrupting traditional cellular ecosystem models to improve performance for everyday customer problems.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1178 postings across 77 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop and optimize core cellular technologies for iPhone, iPad, Watch, and other wireless products.
  • Design and implement cellular Layer 1 control software solutions to enhance connectivity.
  • Work across multiple software layers including cellular protocol stacks, Layer 1 control, and PHY interfaces.
  • Identify, investigate, and solve complex cellular technology problems.
  • Deliver reliable, high-performance cellular systems through cross-functional engineering efforts.
  • Challenge and evolve traditional cellular ecosystem models to drive innovation.
  • Ensure continuous connectivity and seamless user experiences across all Apple wireless product lines.

What we're looking for

  • Proven experience designing, executing, and launching cellular modem technology on phones.
  • Strong software engineering skills including design and programming using C and C++.
  • Excellent debugging skills.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.
  • Highly motivated and self-directed (preferred).
  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and clearly communicate while driving multiple projects (preferred).
  • Obsessively passionate and inquisitive with a focus on solving problems in innovative ways (preferred).
  • Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to customers (preferred).

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