Wireless Ranging System/Algorithm Engineer

Summary
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Every single day, people do amazing things at Apple. Do you want to impact billions of users by developing an extraordinary product with a prime focus on accuracy, understandability and performance of the product? Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Wireless Ranging Engineer to join our dynamic team. As a Wireless Ranging Engineer, you will be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge signal processing and system solutions for wireless ranging applications, specifically focusing on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ranging. You will work on complex problems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimise both hardware (HW) and software (SW) solutions.

Description

• Design and Develop Wireless Ranging Systems: Collaborate with engineers to design and develop advanced wireless ranging systems using Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies.
• Signal Processing: Implement low-level signal processing algorithms in both hardware (HW) and firmware (FW), as well as algorithms for range calculation.
• System Optimisation: Analyse and optimise system performance, including latency, accuracy, and power consumption, to meet project requirements.
• Hardware and Software Integration: Work closely with HW and SW engineers to integrate ranging solutions into existing platforms and develop new custom systems.
• Validation and Testing: Test prototypes of wireless ranging systems in the lab, conducting thorough evaluations using various RF testers, and identifying and resolving issues.
• Architecture: Create detailed technical architecture, including design specifications and system layouts for new projects.
• Interaction: Interact frequently with various teams, including firmware, software, hardware, and product management, to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Data Analysis: Deal with and analyse large datasets, debug data, and draw insights to improve system performance.
  
  

• 5+ years of experience in communication/signal processing/ranging
• Deep understanding of RX and TX MODEM and RF chains
• Deep knowledge of Wireless communication systems
• System level understanding - ability to comprehend and contribute to multi-disciplinary process employing HW, signal processing and SW
• Analytical skills - ability to triage a problem root cause in a complex system
• Familiarity and ability for SW/FW coding
• Familiarity with lab test equipment
• BSc/MSc in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or relevant fields
  
  

• Understanding of MAC systems - an advantage