Wireless Systems Architect

**Role Number:** 200662883-3749

**Summary**

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Apple is seeking a highly motivated, energetic Wireless System Architect to drive wireless system design, requirements and wireless system validation.

**Description**

In this technical role, you’ll be part of a product systems architecture team responsible for defining requirements, design and validation of wireless subsystems in some of Apple’s Vision products. You’ll work with talented RF HW, SW and design engineers in shaping wireless architecture, design and validation and providing the features and benefits to Apple customers. You will be involved in design, proposing hardware and software implementations, and performing detailed analysis and validation of wireless system performance.

The role involves finding creative solutions under a variety of different HW constraints in order to meet product KPIs while working closely with HW and SW engineers. This is a very cross-functional role where you will collaborate closely with experts from diverse domains. You’ll also be responsible for learning new technologies and find optimizations to improve user experience.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ MS in Wireless Communications or relevant field

+ 5+ years experience in design, development and testing wireless communication systems

+ Technical expertise in WiFi, BT, and UWB technologies

+ Expertise in E2E system architecture, wireless drivers and sw stacks and networking protocols

+ Experience in driving performance validation of wireless HW and SW designs

+ Expertise in scripting and automation using python, c, Matlab and other scripting languages.

+ Familiarity with RF tools like spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, current consumption measurements etc.

+ Excellent communication, documentation skills and ability to develop detailed system requirements specifications

+ Ability to present highly technical topics and deep dives to leadership team on a periodic cadence.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ PhD in Wireless Communications or relevant field

+ 10+ years experience in development and testing wireless communication systems

+ Experience in defining technical wireless requirements for high volume consumer electronics products is desired.

+ Experience in productization of wireless SW features is highly desired

+ Experience in running detailed wireless simulation using Matlab, python, NS3 etc.

+ Knowledge of Apple OS, Xcode and APIs would be a plus

+ AR/MR productization experience is a plus