Modem System Test Engineer_

San Diego

Modem System Test Engineer

San Diego,California,United States

Software and Services

Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team and be part of an outstanding team of engineers, working with multi-functional teams to drive innovation and develop products used by millions worldwide! We are looking for a highly reciprocal individual who can excel in a high-paced environment. Be ready to make something extraordinary when you come here. Dynamic, encouraging people and innovative, industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with our products and services. The same real passion for innovation also applies to our business practices - strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. You should join Apple if you want to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.

**Description**

Apple’s Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems product software team seeks a hardworking, highly motivated, and focused engineer to develop new testing methodologies and establish division-wide standards. On this job, you will develop expertise in new domains, establish test methodology, and develop test concepts to enable the delivery of extraordinary quality. You will work on problem-solving and evaluate solutions in different layers of the SW stack taking into account their completeness and impact to the system. As part of this team, you immediately impact the user experience of Apple’s wireless devices worldwide.

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ 10+ years of validation experience in wireless and telecoms industry

+ Deep knowledge Cellular Radio technologies, protocols and procedures (5G NR, LTE, etc)

+ 8+ years of hands-on experience with testing cellular technologies (5G, LTE, IMS etc)

+ Solid understanding of 3GPP specifications (LTE & NR Air Interface, PHY, MAC, RLC, RRC, PDCP and NAS layer).

+ Experience in defining and developing new test scenarios to exercise different aspect of 4G/5G cellular modem, executing tests, analyzing results and failures and identifying issues and optimizations to improve user experience.

+ Exposure to commercial test simulators and test systems such as: Anritsu, RS, Keysight call boxes for lab validation

+ Validated ability to lead a complete functional area of an application or product

+ Broad spectrum of knowledge to be able to understand end-to-end network system architecture from wireless physical layer all the way up to application end-point.

+ Validated understanding of SQA methodologies & practices

+ Comfortable with solving problems/debugging/reproducing issues

+ Scripting skills in any of the following: Perl, Python, Shell, JavaScript, Ruby

**Key Qualifications**

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Bachelors/Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science or equivalent

+ Excellent communication & interpersonal skills

+ Thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while expertly driving multiple projects across many teams

+ Obsessively hardworking and inquisitive, ability to work independently and seek to tackle everyday problems in innovative ways

+ Laser-focused on the smallest details that are important to our customers

**Education & Experience**

**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 $131,500 and $243,300, 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 (pple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. (eoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf)

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