Cellular Modem RF Firmware Engineering Lead

3 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Apple Full time

At Apple, we're constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation to create groundbreaking products and services. As a Cellular Modem RF Firmware Engineering Lead, you'll be at the forefront of our cellular modem development, driving performance, quality, and schedule requirements for our Apple products.

This role demands strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a dynamic engineering environment. You'll partner closely with engineers and managers from our RF Firmware and validation engineering teams to deliver executive communication and presentations that support informed decision-making.

We're looking for an experienced professional with a proven track record in wireless modem RF SW/FW development and integration, as well as RF verification. Your expertise should include knowledge of cellular modem FR1 and FR2 RF lineups, modem software layers, and RF transceiver components. Additionally, experience in RF system integration into cellular modems, managing dependencies through various project phases, is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills at senior management level, including strong presentation skills. Creative problem-solving, leadership abilities, and the capacity to manage complex multi-functional relationships are also essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the development and system integration of Cellular RF Firmware running on the RF transceiver to control digital and analog IP in non-signaling and real-time full signaling mode.
  • Align and track cross-functionally the execution of Cellular RF Firmware plans across project phases from concept definition, implementation, and pre-silicon validation to feature bring-up on silicon.
  • Manage productization of RF Firmware through cellular modem system testing, field, and interoperability testing until production ramp.
  • Drive and report RF Firmware activities for development, validation, non-regression testing, release management, improvements, and defect resolution.
  • Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution.
  • Deliver presentations supporting executive reviews, including project status, key metrics, top risks, and issues.

Estimated Salary Range: $157,000 - $278,900 per annum, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and education reimbursement, among other perks.



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