Cellular Modem Firmware Verification Engineering Program Manager

Company: Apple
Company: Apple
Location: San Diego, California, United States
Department: Hardware
Posted on: 2023-10-30 00:29
Summary Posted: Oct 11, 2023 Role Number: 200480353 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! Apple seeks a technical leader to program manage our groundbreaking cellular baseband modems to meet performance, quality and schedule requirements for Apple products. You will be responsible for multi-functional team coordination, communication and representation across the cellular engineering ecosystem from concept to production. Technical background in embedded firmware engineering will be key to your success in this role. Ideally, you will also have validated project management experience in some aspect of RF Firmware / Layer 1 development, integration and/or verification towards production. You will work in a dynamic engineering environment, using sophisticated multi-tasking skills and real-time crisis management are all desired strengths for this position. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Demonstrated ability working in the development or verification of cellular baseband modem firmware / algorithms. Understanding of end to end system involving the UE and network is desired. Good knowledge of wireless communications (OFDM/MIMO etc.). Experience in wireless standards a significant plus (5G-NR/4G LTE/ UMTS/GSM/CDMA). Experience in high tech industry with a track record of hands-on product development, program management, project management, or engineering management. Experience in leading Layer 1 / RF Firmware development and/or verification. Good understanding of cellular modem baseband building blocks. Extraordinary teammate and creative problem solver with ability to lead technical teams and multi-functional groups against plans. Excellent written and verbal communication. Description Description - Lead firmware development for cellular modems and meet execution targets. Cover specific aspects of the firmware development: Layer 1 / PHY / RF / production testing. - Track project schedule for all firmware work across development phases: design, implementation, pre-silicon verification, modem bring-up, validation, integration, field test, interoperability testing, and production ramp. - Drive closure of firmware functional design specifications with cellular modem engineering partners, monitor requirements compliance and firmware quality, handle issues, and drive bug resolution. - Work with multi-functional teams and organizations to enable progress on dependencies for firmware design, implementation and verification. - Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies and facilitate conflict resolution. - Provide regular project status presentations for executive reviews. Distill large amounts of data into a clear story to communicate to partners and organizations at all levels. Education & Experience Education & Experience BS and 10+ years relevant industry experience. Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 and $268,200, 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.
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