Wireless MAC Standards Engineer

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Sunnyvale
Posted on: March 22, 2025

Job Description:

As a Wireless MAC Standards engineer, 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. 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.DescriptionIn 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 algorithms 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.Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
• Relevant experience participating in wireless standardization organizations, such as IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15, Bluetooth, UWB or similar technologies.
• Some familiarity with MAC protocols and algorithms of wireless standards, such as IEEE 802.11, IEEE 802.15, Bluetooth SIG, or similar technologies.
• Basic knowledge of wireless MAC protocols and algorithms, such as channel access, QoS, power save, low latency, coexistence, security, privacy, etc.
• Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Some experience with ns3, OpNet, C/C++, or Python for modeling and simulations.
• Ability to present complex technical concepts in a clear and organized manner.
• Self-motivated and passionate to solve problems in innovative ways.Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with MAC modem architecture, algorithms, hardware design, and software design.
  • Experience with PHY/MAC cross-layer algorithm design.
  • Have a strong and proven leadership ability.
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