Cellular Modem RF Software Engineering Program Manager

San Diego, CA, United States

Cellular Modem RF Software Engineering Program Manager

San Diego,California,United States

Hardware

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! As a Cellular Modem RF Software Engineering Program Manager, you will be at the heart of our ground-breaking cellular baseband modems to meet performance, quality and schedule requirements for Apple products. This role demands excellent interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally within a dynamic engineering environment. Partnering with engineers and managers from our hardware and software engineering teams, will be key to your success in this role. You will deliver executive communication and presentations to support the decision-making process, clearly and effectively communicate overall program status, while identifying and resolving key bottlenecks and interdependencies of sophisticated projects. Ideally, you will also have validated project management experience in some aspect of RF Software development, integration and pre / post-silicon RF verification, and cellular RF features.

**Key Qualifications**

+ Demonstrated ability with a track record of hands-on program management, project management or engineering management in the FW/SW domain.

+ Relevant proven experience in cellular modem Layer 1 / RF Software development and/or RF verification.

+ Good understanding about Development Lifecycle for embedded Software.

+ Knowledge of cellular modem baseband building blocks and software layers.

+ Good understanding of RF transceiver and RF front end components control for cellular modems.

+ Knowledge of RF Cellular major features, real-time requirements and associated challenges.

+ Experience in wireless standards a significant plus (GSM/UMTS/4G LTE/5G-NR/5G-mmW).

+ Ability to quickly establish and manage sophisticated multi-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering environment.

+ Creative problem solver with ability to lead technical teams and multi-functional groups against plans.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills at senior management level.

+ Experience demonstrating strong presentation skills.

**Description**

- Own the development of Cellular RF Software controlling the RF transceivers and Front-end components in real-time full signaling mode. - Track execution for RF SW plans across project phases from implementation and pre-silicon validation to cellular feature bring-up. - Manage maturization of RF Software through cellular modem system testing, field testing, interoperability testing, and production ramp. - Drive and report RF Software activities for development, validation, non-regression testing, release management, improvements and defect resolution. - Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution. - Deliver presentations supporting executive reviews including project status, key metrics, top risks and issues.

**Education & Experience**

BS and 10+ years relevant industry 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 $152,400.00 and $268,200.00, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.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.

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