Apple · 3 months ago
Cellular Modem Firmware Engineering Program Manager
Cupertino, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $306K/yr
10+ years expApple is a company known for its innovative products and services. As a Cellular Modem Firmware Engineering Program Manager, you will manage the firmware development lifecycle for cellular modems, ensuring execution targets are met and facilitating communication across engineering teams.
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Responsibilities
Own program management of firmware development for cellular modems and meet execution targets, covering Layer 1/PHY and production testing aspects
Track project schedules for firmware work across all development phases: design, implementation, pre-silicon verification, modem bring-up, validation, integration, field test, interoperability testing, and production ramp
Drive closure of firmware functional design specifications with cellular modem engineering partners, monitor requirements compliance and firmware quality, and handle issue resolution
Coordinate with multi-functional teams and organizations to enable progress on dependencies for firmware design, implementation, and verification
Anticipate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution
Provide regular project status presentations for executive reviews, distilling complex technical data into clear communications for partners and stakeholders at all organizational levels
Qualification
Required
BS and 10+ years relevant industry experience
Proven ability with a track record of hands-on engineering management / leadership or program / project management in the FW/SW domain
Experience working in the development of wireless baseband modem systems, algorithms, hardware and/or firmware
Preferred
Good understanding about the Development Lifecycle for embedded software / firmware
Knowledge of Cellular modem baseband and PHY building blocks and software layers
Understanding of the end-to-end Cellular system involving the UE and network is desired
Knowledge of major Cellular features, real-time requirements, and associated challenges
Experience in wireless standards a significant plus (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA)
Ability to quickly establish and manage sophisticated cross-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering environment
Creative problem solver with ability to lead technical teams and cross-functional groups against plans
Excellent written and verbal communication skills at senior management level including strong presentation skills
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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Funding
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CEO
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SVP, Software Engineering
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