The role is part of Apple's Wireless Silicon Design group, focusing on the system design of innovative wireless SoCs for high-data-rate applications. The position involves developing proprietary ranging and sensing technologies at the PHY layer. Collaboration with software, hardware, RF/analog engineers, and product teams is essential to meet stringent requirements. The goal is to deliver solutions that satisfy user-level expectations and optimize performance and reliability.

• BS with a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong understanding of communication theory, information theory, or signal processing.
• Knowledge of ranging and sensing protocols, such as IEEE 802.11az, IEEE 802.11bf, IEEE 802.11bk, IEEE 802.15.4z, IEEE 802.15.4ab.
• Experience designing PHY algorithms for wireless communication systems.
• Experience developing ranging and sensing algorithms.
• Experience implementing and simulating system models in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• MSEE or Ph.D. preferred, with a focus on communication systems or signal processing.
• Strong analytical skills to develop best-in-class designs in terms of performance, power, and area.
• Experience testing ranging and sensing designs in real-world environments.
• Experience with multi-resolution algorithms that are used to estimate the first path of arrival for ranging.
• Experience developing algorithms that lead to hardware- and firmware-friendly designs.
• Hands-on experience with testing, characterization, and bring-up of silicon in the lab.
• Experience with lab equipment, such as spectrum analyzer and signal generator.

• Craft next-generation and proprietary ranging and sensing technologies at the PHY layer.
• Collaborate closely with multiple cross-functional teams to determine requirements.
• Develop and implement ranging and sensing designs.
• Validate pre-silicon platforms and bring up post-silicon devices.
• Optimize performance and reliability of the solutions.
• Deliver solutions that achieve target requirements and satisfy user-level expectations.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.