Wireless Protocol Engineer

Summary

Posted: Jan 14, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200576010

The Satellite Connectivity Group is seeking a senior engineer experienced in both wireless protocol design and software development. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement new functionality for our service. You should have strong technical skills, be able to think creatively, and have a passion for working across a diverse set of disciplines. You will be part of a team building technology that will make a difference and drive innovation that matters!

Description

At Apple, we strive every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Our successes are the result of skilled domain experts working in an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and rethinking of old problems in new ways! As a member of the Satellite Connectivity Group, you will work on the satellite network that enables connectivity to iPhone when off the grid without cellular or Wi-Fi coverage. Every day, Apple customers use Emergency SOS via satellite to access emergency assistance when they are in need of help and have no other means to communicate. You will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to shape this and other critical services to the benefit and safety of millions of Apple device users. We are looking for a senior engineer that has experience with the design of sophisticated & efficient over-the-air wireless protocols, and with delivering high-performance software that runs in a distributed setting. You should be able to define collaboratively an air interface specification, reason about the implications of design choices in the context of a constrained radio link, and simulate communications. You should also be able to create clever algorithms to solve complex computational problems, write efficient code using modern paradigms, and follow industry-standard software development & deployment process to contribute to a production system.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong background in wireless communications protocols (PHY, MAC)
• Modern Python proficiency
• 5 years of experience in wireless communications and software engineering
• Bachelors degree in Engineering (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems)
• Sharp analytical skills to debug issues across network protocol stack layers, including root cause analysis from logs and metrics
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships across functional areas

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Software Defined Radio (SDR)
• Experience developing large-scale distributed systems
• Experience with cryptography & channel coding
• Experience profiling and developing highly performant code
• C/C++/Golang proficiency
• Masters or Ph.D. in Engineering (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.