PHY Systems Engineer - Cell Search and Measurements
Job Description
SummaryPosted: Apr 3, 2024
Role Number:200533924
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there is no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? We are searching for an experienced and talented engineer to join our exciting team of innovators.
Description
In this role, you will be a key member of the Systems Engineering team working on modem systems features and requirements. Your responsibilities will include: * Design and simulate state-of-the-art Physical Layer wireless communication algorithms, with focus on Cell Search and Measurements for cellular modems. * Implement system models and perform detailed performance investigations to allow performance sign-off and enable RTL development. * Collaborate with digital designers and firmware developers to realize algorithms with power and area efficient implementation.
- BS with 10 + years of relevant experiences.
- 10+ years of professional experience in development of Communications Systems
- In-depth knowledge of Wireless Communication Systems.
- Strong theoretical (e.g. linear algebra, random processes), analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Deep-knowledge of Communication Systems theory and signal processing, specifically in one or more of the areas of timing/frequency recovery, digital filter design, signal estimation and detection, Automatic Gain Control, RF impairments estimation and correction, channel estimation, equalization, Forward-Error Correction, OFDM, MIMO detection.
- Knowledge of 4G/LTE and/or 5G/NR Cellular Communications standards and protocols.
- Experience with Matlab, C/C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, modeling (floating-point and fixed-point) and link-level simulation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in low power algorithm design and High-Level Synthesis (HLS) for power critical applications.
- Hands-on experience in chip bring-up, including the use of lab equipment such as protocol test equipment, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, etc.
- Familiarity with embedded systems architectures and efficient implementation of DSP algorithms using vectorized instructions.
- Experience with development of correlation-based time/frequency synchronization and parameters estimation algorithms, and familiarity with Cell Search and Measurement procedures for cellular systems.
Pay & Benefits
- At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $166,600 and $296,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
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