Cellular PHY Systems Engineer
Core
Design and validate end-to-end cellular system algorithms and requirements for modem systems, mapping specifications to hardware/software architecture.
Role type
Senior IC cellular PHY systems engineer
Builds
Modem systems features and requirements for next-generation Apple products
Domain
Telecommunications, Wireless Communications (5G/6G)
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Cellular communication standards (6G, 5G NR, 4G LTE), Signal processing, Communication system theory, Algorithm design (LDPC, Polar, Turbo, OFDM, MIMO), Simulation and emulation, C/C++/Python/Matlab
Preferred skills
Low power algorithm design, E2E timeline analysis, Chip bring-up and lab testing, Wireless system characterization
Technologies
Matlab, C/C++, Python, LDPC, Polar, Turbo, OFDM, MIMO
Responsibilities
Pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of end-to-end cellular systems; Collaborate with SoC, PHY HW/FW, and L1 SW teams; Design algorithms for signal estimation, detection, and waveform generation; Perform simulation and emulation-based validation of control flows and PHY/L1 algorithms.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC