Wireless Systems Engineer, Ranging and Sensing

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $126,800–$220,900 / yr
Posted: 56 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Wireless Systems Engineer, Ranging and Sensing

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As a Wireless Systems Engineer at Apple’s Silicon Design group, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge wireless SoCs for high-data-rate applications, focusing on innovative ranging and sensing technologies at the PHY layer. Your responsibilities include designing and simulating next-generation protocols, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop robust implementations, and validating designs through rigorous testing and characterization both pre-silicon and post-silicon. You will leverage expertise in communication theory, signal processing, and ranging/sensing protocols like IEEE 802.11az and IEEE 802.15.4z, along with proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for algorithm development and simulation. This role demands a deep understanding of wireless systems and the ability to optimize performance and reliability across various platforms, contributing to Apple’s mission of delivering exceptional user experiences through advanced technology solutions.

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IEEE_802.11az IEEE_802.11bf IEEE_802.11bk IEEE_802.15.4z IEEE_802.15.4ab MATLAB Python C C++ PHY_algorithms signal_processing communication_theory information_theory

What you'll do

Design and simulate next-generation ranging and sensing protocols at the PHY layer.
Develop builds that align with cross-functional team requirements for robust implementations.
Ensure power-efficient and area-efficient designs by collaborating with hardware and firmware teams.
Test and validate ranging and sensing designs on pre-silicon platforms to optimize performance.
Bring up post-silicon devices and ensure their reliability and optimized performance.

What we're looking for

Understanding of communication theory, information theory, or signal processing.
Knowledge of ranging and sensing protocols including IEEE 802.11az, 802.11bf, 802.15.4z, and 802.15.4ab.
Experience designing PHY algorithms for wireless communication systems.
Proficiency in developing and simulating ranging and sensing algorithms using MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
Hands-on experience testing and validating designs on pre-silicon and silicon platforms.
Strong analytical skills to optimize performance, power efficiency, and area usage.