Wireless Systems Application Engineer

$166,600 - $296,300/Yr

Apple - Irvine, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Irvine, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Wireless Systems Application Engineer at Apple is a pivotal role within the Wireless Silicon Design group, focusing on the design and development of innovative wireless communication systems for next-generation applications. This position involves collaborating with various teams to create specifications, conduct pre-silicon validations, and optimize performance to ensure robust user experiences in increasingly congested wireless environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate state-of-the-art wireless communication systems for next generations of applications.
• Implement system models and investigate innovative architecture, protocols, and algorithms in PHY/MAC cross-layer to mitigate the impact of congested radio environments.
• Collaborate with product teams to develop novel architecture, protocols, integrated systems, and algorithms to meet emerging application requirements.
• Perform simulations to validate the efficiency of crafted architectures, protocols, and algorithms on emulation systems.
• Work with firmware designers to implement high-efficiency software solutions for developed methods.
• Collaborate with digital designers to realize power and area-efficient digital implementations of hardware methods.
• Bring up, test, and characterize crafted algorithms, optimizing performance to achieve targeted results with production quality on real silicon.

Requirements

• Experience in wireless communication system design and simulation.
• Strong knowledge of PHY/MAC protocols and cross-layer design.
• Proficiency in system modeling and algorithm development.
• Experience with performance analysis and optimization in wireless systems.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including firmware and digital design.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with emerging wireless technologies and standards.
• Experience in pre-silicon validation and post-silicon bring-up processes.
• Knowledge of power consumption reduction techniques in wireless systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Relocation assistance