February 1, 2025

Wi-Fi MAC Standard Architect

Senior • On-site

$135,400 - $250,600/yr

San Diego, CA

Summary

Posted:
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200589380
As a Wi-Fi MAC Standard Architect, you are responsible for innovative design of next generation Wi-Fi technology! You will be representing Apple in IEEE 802.11 and Wi-Fi standard bodies and driving the companies strategic interests in those organizations. With this phenomenal opportunity, you are working with the world-class team to create innovations and generate new IPs that benefit our product lines. You will be working with various dynamic teams internally and externally in driving our global standardization activities.

Description

Apple’s Connectivity Standards team is seeking a passionate, self-motived, and highly disciplined wireless architect to contribute to next generation Wi-Fi technologies. Our team is focused on developing wireless system solutions and its standardization initiative. You’ll be actively working with various internal teams by keeping them apprised of standard developments and directions, while supporting development teams to define and decide features, architectures, and design strategies. You are expected to actively propose, support and champion innovative solutions, both internally and externally, and defend Apple’s product interests and design principles in standard and industry communities. You will be contributing to system level simulation and evaluation to support our proposals and solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in wireless MAC layer and cross layer communication protocol and system designs
  • In-depth understanding of IEEE 802.11n/ac/ax/be/bn, including essential applications, high-level architectures, key features, and cost-benefit trade-offs
  • Rich experience in defining detailed feature requirements, presenting technical solutions, and writing specifications, design documents, and test cases
  • Strong result-driven capabilities, including skills to prioritize, manage risks, evaluate tradeoffs, maneuver in complex situation, and keep moving thing forward
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience as an active contributor in standard organizations
  • Experience in wireless MAC and system simulations
  • Knowledge of in-device multi-radio existence, security, TCP/IP, and low latency applications
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

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.

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.