Wireless Stability Engineer, Cellular

Wireless Stability Engineer, CellularSan Diego,California,United StatesSoftware and ServicesAre you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely accepted technology? In the Wireless Software group, youll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more. Youll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the art connectivity technologies. Youll collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers connections with their devices. If you join us, youll help build world-renowned wireless systems so seamless that they almost feel like magic. We are looking for a highly technical Wireless Stability Engineer, Cellular with excellent problem solving and automation skills! You will join a diverse team responsible for qualifying the wireless features and software for the latest iPhones/iPads and Apple Watch product lines. You will complete both documented and ad hoc testing to ensure the highest quality releases.**Description**In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing system overall stability tests on Apple products. You will be hands-on, relying upon diagnostics, analytics, lab/field experimentations to exploit the opportunities for improvement. You will work with platform architecture, standardization, firmware/protocol development, system test & carrier engineering teams to drive improvement proposals and baseband optimizations.**Minimum Qualifications**+ Experience with 5G, LTE, UMTS, CDMA, or GSM+ MTBF, Stability Testing, Automation tools, test suits, or execution+ Knowledge in testing the cellular protocols+ Proficiency in Python**Key Qualifications****Preferred Qualifications**+ Hands-on experience with testing cellular technologies such as 5G NR FR1 and mmW, LTE, IMS+ Deep understanding of Cellular Protocol stack, SQA methodologies & practices+ Experience in developing test strategies, test plans and executing it with automation or manual testing is critical+ Automation experience and knowledge of modern scripting or compiled languages (Python, Obj-C, Swift)+ Outstanding communication skills vital to collaborate with multi-functional teams+ An analytical, methodical, and creative problem solver committed to driving quality forward+ Experience in operating simulators+ Access Stratum+ Non-Access Stratum+ 3GPP and ETSI standard+ Bachelors degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.**Education & 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 $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 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. 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