Apple · 1 week ago
RF System Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is a company that strives to push the boundaries of possibility to build products that enrich people's lives. The RF System Engineer will join a multi-disciplinary microarchitecture team to innovate cutting-edge wireless system technologies, focusing on defining and implementing control systems for real-time operation in cellular SoCs.
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Responsibilities
You will define and author microarchitecture specifications for SoCs to meet the requirements of the RF systems and achieve the best-in-class KPIs
Model and implement control flows for modern RF transceivers, including radio, front-end, and DFE
Analyze and develop detailed models that accurately capture architecture functionality for RF transceiver control for on chip and off chip components, and FW interfaces
Collaborate with RF system, RFIC, RFFW, and RFSW teams on microarchitecture definition
Collaborate with design, verification, and system validation teams to ensure successful system-level operation in pre-silicon to achieve bug-free tapeout
You will also play lead roles in pre- and post-silicon verification, validation and bring up of silicon, and support productization
Qualification
Required
BS with a minimum of 3+ years of relevant experience
Good understanding of communication theory, wireless communication systems, and signal processing algorithms
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Good experience with Matlab, Python, and C/C++ for system development, modeling, simulation, efficient analysis, and automation scripting
Ability to work well across cross-functional teams including digital, analog, radio, verification, HW, SW, and FW teams
Ability to work well both independently and within a team
Preferred
MSEE or Ph.D
Hands-on experience with RF transceiver or similar complex SoC development and bring-up is a plus
Strong technical background in 5G-NR/LTE/UMTS (3G/2G)/Wi-Fi physical layer and protocols is a plus
Hands-on experience in applying AI/ML techniques on real-world data sets to solve complex engineering problems
Demonstrate clarity of thought and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms
Hands-on experience in bring-up of real silicon in lab, and ability to efficiently use lab equipment (such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter, etc.)
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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