Apple is looking for an experienced cellular modem systems engineer to help it develop the next generation of cellular modems as the company transitions to 6G. Here are the details.
“A rare opportunity to shape the future of wireless communication”
As noted by MacRumorsApple yesterday announced a new job opening for a 6G cellular modem systems engineer, with a base salary of between $175,000 and $308,500 per year, plus equity awards and other benefits.
From the job list:
We are looking for a Cellular Modem Systems Engineer to join our team of cellular systems engineers as we define and build the next generation of cellular technology. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of wireless communications in a company shipping on a global scale during the transition to 6G. In this role, you will provide an end-to-end view of wireless systems – spanning 3GPP standards, feature definition and planning, design, hardware and software architecture, and partitioning – to deliver cutting-edge performance, power optimizations, and features that directly improve the user experience across all Apple products. If you thrive at the intersection of deep technical theory and a hands-on introduction – and are excited to push beyond 5G into the 6G era – we want to hear from you.
Apple says the candidate’s responsibilities will include defining features and requirements for next-generation cellular modems, designing algorithms to improve performance and power efficiency, and working with hardware and software teams to bring those technologies to market.
The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related field, along with at least 10 years of industry experience working with cellular technologies.
Apple also requires deep knowledge of cellular communications standards and proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, or Python.
Interestingly, Apple also lists experience with generative AI and LLM-based tools “to accelerate engineering workflows” as a minimum qualification. Ideally, the candidate should also have a track record of published research or patents in wireless communications, among other preferred qualifications.
For context, 6G is still years away and in the early stages of development, as companies and industry organizations work to define what it will look like.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has outlined potential peak speeds of up to 200 Gbps, compared to 5G’s theoretical maximum of 20 Gbps, along with research goals for latency as low as 0.1 milliseconds.
Artificial intelligence is also expected to play a much larger role in 6G, helping networks to automatically adapt to changing conditions, optimize signal quality, manage traffic and reduce energy consumption.
The first official 6G technical specifications are expected to be finalized in late 2028, with commercial networks and compatible devices expected around 2030.
You can find more details about the position in Apple’s full job listing here.
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