Cellular Software Engineer

About the position

Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems team and be part of an elite group of engineers working multi-functionally to drive innovation and develop products used by millions around the world. We’re looking for a highly collaborative individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. At Apple, you’ll have the opportunity to create something extraordinary. Here, dynamic teams, encouraging colleagues, and industry-defining technologies are the norm. Our people have redefined entire industries through groundbreaking products and services, and that same passion for innovation drives our business practices—fueling our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. If you’re ready to help build the next amazing Apple product, you should join us. Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated, and disciplined engineers to give across multiple layers of groundbreaking cellular technologies. This role involves identifying and developing core innovations that tackle real-world problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and other wireless products. We are passionate about keeping users connected 24/7, wherever they go.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and document L1 control and data plane software
• Drive requirements, development, and commercialization throughout the product lifecycle
• Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define efficient interfaces between software and hardware for power and performance efficiency
• Evaluate iOS and watchOS features to assess the impact and integration of 3GPP L1 control and data plane technologies
• Review and propose innovative updates to cellular data plane standards to enhance the end-user experience

Requirements

• Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming (using C, C++), scripting (Python preferred, Perl) and debugging
• Knowledge of wireless/internet standards, including but not limited to 3GPP 5G-NR and LTE L1C control software and Data protocols (L4/L3/SDAP/PDCP/RLC/MAC) and their applications in end to end product design
• Bachelors/Master degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Wireless Communications or equivalent majors with 10+ years of experience

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of protocols such as TCP, UDP, IP, QUIC, RRC, and NAS is a plus
• Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms is a plus
• Obsessively hard-working and inquisitive, with a focus on solving everyday problems in innovative ways
• Excellent communication and documentation skills