Wireless MAC Standards Architect

Summary

As a Wireless MAC Standards Architect, you will be responsible for driving and designing the next generation of media access control layer protocols for wireless technologies. You will influence the standards process by participating in the meetings, making technical contributions, and driving company strategic interests. In addition, you will be responsible for creating new MAC layer IPs and developing innovative proprietary cross-layer algorithms and systems for new and emerging applications. You will also actively work with internal teams to keep them apprised of the development and direction of the standards, help them define features, requirements, and architectures, generate new ideas and features, and achieve best-in class and robust product performances in all environments. In addition, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to innovate, drive wireless architectures, incubate ideas for new generations of wireless communication protocols, and participate in the development of emerging applications and devices. As a member of the silicon design group, you will be responsible for developing state-of-the-art wireless SoC products that are enjoyed by millions of Apple customers.

Description

In this role, core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Participate in and contribute MAC protocols and algorithms to wireless standards organizations. Analyze standards contributions to understand performance benefits, implementation complexity, and architecture and design tradeoffs.Simulate system level performance of MAC contributions using simulation tools, such as ns3, OpNet, C/C++, or Python. Work closely with internal teams to communicate standards updates and develop alignment on standards priorities. Define high-level MAC layer specifications requirements for internal teams. Develop, propose, and simulate innovative proprietary MAC layer protocols and cross-layer algorithm for emerging applications. Collaborate with hardware and software teams to evaluate and simulate expected system level performance. Design innovative PHY/MAC cross-layer algorithms to achieve robust performance in all environments.

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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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