Cellular Modem Systems Engineering Project Leader

1 week ago


Cupertino, California, United States Apple Full time

Overview:

Role Identifier:

Are you an expert in cellular modem systems engineering seeking to drive impactful innovations? Do you excel in fostering connections, achieving results, and communicating effectively? If you are passionate about delivering cutting-edge technologies that significantly enhance lives, consider a role at Apple, where you will contribute to a diverse array of wireless technologies.

This is a unique opportunity to engage with state-of-the-art technologies and play a vital role in the development of groundbreaking Apple products year after year.

Your ability to think creatively, solve problems dynamically, and adapt swiftly to new technical domains will be crucial in this position.


Apple is in search of a technical leader to oversee the management of our pioneering cellular baseband modems, ensuring they meet performance, quality, and timeline expectations for Apple products. You will coordinate multi-functional teams, facilitate communication, and represent the systems and silicon engineering ecosystem from concept through to production.

A solid technical foundation in cellular systems engineering will be essential for your success in this role.

Ideally, you will possess proven project management experience in areas such as modem architecture, requirements engineering, and/or cellular platform/system development.

In this multifaceted engineering environment, your sophisticated multi-tasking abilities and real-time crisis management skills will be invaluable.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of cellular modem systems across multiple projects concurrently, ensuring execution targets are met.

  • Oversee all facets of modem development: PHY, MAC/RLC/RRC, multisim or concurrent RAT operation, etc.
  • Monitor project timelines for all development stages: architecture, design, prototyping, system bring-up, validation, integration, field testing, interoperability testing, and production ramp-up.
  • Drive the finalization of technical requirements/specifications with cellular system partners, ensure compliance with requirements, address issues, and facilitate bug resolution.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and organizations to advance progress on dependencies related to requirement definition, architectural exploration, and implementation.
  • Identify potential risks, formulate mitigation strategies, and assist in conflict resolution.
  • Resolve technical challenges among functional teams: Modem systems, VLSI, FW, RF systems, Technology, IP owners, design, digital verification, firmware/software, characterization, testing, etc.
  • Deliver regular project status updates for executive reviews, distilling extensive data into a coherent narrative for communication with partners and organizations at all levels.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and over 10 years of relevant industry experience
- Hands-on experience in engineering management/leadership or program/project management.
- Experience in the development of Wi-Fi, wireless baseband modem systems, algorithms, hardware, and/or firmware.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong understanding of wireless communications (OFDM/MIMO, etc.).
- Familiarity with wireless standards is a significant advantage (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA).
- Insight into end-to-end systems involving the UE and network is desirable.
- Experience in leading algorithm development, modeling, and systems simulation.
- Comprehensive knowledge of modern cellular PHY building blocks.
- Ability to swiftly establish and manage complex multi-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering setting.
- Exceptional team player and innovative problem solver with the capability to lead technical teams and cross-functional groups towards objectives.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills at the senior management level, including strong presentation capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits:
At Apple, base pay constitutes one component of our comprehensive compensation package and is determined within a specified range. This structure allows for growth as you advance in your role.

The base pay range for this position is between $165,500 and $293,800, with your base pay influenced by your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.

Employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount through the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.


Additional Benefits:

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a variety of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to career advancement at Apple, including tuition.

This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or commission payments, as well as relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

Apple’s benefits, compensation, and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering inclusion and diversity.

We actively promote 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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