Summary
Posted: Mar 25, 2024
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number: 200535960
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. Our team seeks a Software Engineer, Radio Access Network (RAN), to work on groundbreaking cellular technologies across L2 and L3. The position involves developing core cellular technologies that solve unique challenges.
Key Qualifications

• Strong Software Engineering skills, including algorithms & data structures, operating systems, distributed systems, networking, and concurrent programming.
• Excellent C/C programming and object-oriented design skills.
• Extensive understanding and hands-on experience implementing 5G-NR L2 and L3 Layers.
• Experience and insight into designing, implementing, and supporting highly scalable cloud services from the ground up.
• Hands-on experience with version control, bug tracking, and CI/CD systems.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-growing team environment.
• Thrive in a small team environment with minimal documentation and process.
• Phenomenal aptitude to deal with ambiguity and enthusiasm to help tackle complex issues.
• You will collaborate across many participating teams, so good interpersonal skills will help you succeed in this role.
• DevOps experience is nice to have.

Description
Our team is looking for a technically savvy professional who is able to work autonomously in a small, foundational team in an ambiguous rapidly changing environment. You will be responsible for the design, analysis, coding, and verification of L2 and L3 protocol layers. We are looking for someone for translation of network architecture to network development activity. You will design and implement L2 and L3 RAN protocol algorithms to improve system performance. We are looking for someone to work with cross-layer wireless protocol software teams to integrate and debug the different mobile network protocol layers. You have experience with development and maintenance of simulation and emulation environment.
Education & Experience
BS Electrical Engineering or equivalent required. MS Electrical Engineering or equivalent preferred.
Additional Requirements
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 $161,700.00 and $284,900.00, 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.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.