Wireless Systems Architect

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
San Jose, CA
Salary
$216,200–$394,000 / yr
Posted
104 days ago
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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 · Wireless Systems Architect

The Wireless Systems Architect joins the product systems architecture team to drive wireless system design, requirements, and validation for Vision products. In this cross-functional role, you will collaborate with hardware and software engineers to shape wireless architecture, propose implementations, and perform detailed performance analysis while navigating various hardware constraints to meet product KPIs. You will be responsible for defining technical requirements, finding optimizations to improve user experience, and presenting deep dives on technical topics to leadership. The role requires expertise in WiFi, BT, and UWB technologies, as well as end-to-end system architecture, wireless drivers, software stacks, and networking protocols. Required skills include proficiency in Python, C, and Matlab for scripting and automation, along with experience using RF tools like spectrum analyzers and channel emulators to validate wireless hardware and software designs.

What you'll do

  • Define requirements and design wireless subsystems for Vision products.
  • Propose hardware and software implementations for wireless systems.
  • Perform detailed analysis and validation of wireless system performance.
  • Develop creative solutions to meet product KPIs under various hardware constraints.
  • Identify optimizations to improve the overall user experience.
  • Create detailed system requirement specifications and technical documentation.
  • Present highly technical deep dives and updates to the leadership team.

What we're looking for

  • MS in Wireless Communications or relevant field.
  • PhD in Wireless Communications or relevant field (preferred).
  • 5+ years experience in design, development and testing wireless communication systems.
  • 10+ years experience in development and testing wireless communication systems (preferred).
  • Technical expertise in WiFi, BT, and UWB technologies.
  • Expertise in E2E system architecture, wireless drivers, software stacks, and networking protocols.
  • Experience in driving performance validation of wireless HW and SW designs.
  • Expertise in scripting and automation using Python, C, Matlab, and other languages.

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