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Wireless Systems Researcher

Wireless Systems Researcher

Apple

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Apple rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 674 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

7th of 30 rated technology retailers

Job description

Apple is seeking a Wireless Systems Researcher to apply RF technology expertise to user-centered research that informs the design and development of Apple's wireless products. This role investigates how real-world usage-such as body-worn interference, crowded RF environments, and multi-device coexistence-impacts wireless performance and the end-user experience.
If you are passionate about RF technologies and obsessed with the user experience, we encourage you to apply.
Description
This role supports all phases of product development, designing and executing rigorous, statistically sound studies that quantify wireless system performance and translate technical findings into actionable product decisions. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams in both Austin and Cupertino, including Human Factors, Antenna Design, RF Design, QA, and Software.
Minimum Qualifications
MS with 3+ years of professional experience or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with strong background in RF/wireless technologies, data analysis/visualization, and human-centered or experimental research
Experience working with RF and wireless connectivity technologies (e.g., Bluetooth, WiFi, UWB), preferably for consumer products
Experience applying statistical methods and experimental design principles (e.g., hypothesis testing, power analysis, regression, risk assessment) to human-subjects or engineering research
Experience with data processing and visualization using R, Python, MATLAB, or similar techniques
Experience setting up research plans and schedules
Experience identifying and directing resources required to execute successful research
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues
Experience using AI/LLM tools to accelerate research workflows or data analysis
Strong grasp of the theory behind RF and wireless connectivity technologies
Strong organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Willingness and ability to travel within the USA
Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. with 2+ years of industry experience
Experience building wireless infrastructure and configuring wireless interference for RF system testing
Experience conducting research with wearable devices and human body interaction
Experience with user audio perception analysis and modeling
Experience with signal processing and wireless protocol simulation/modeling

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Company size

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Headquarters location

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Year founded

1976

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