Cellular Modem Firmware Engineering Program Manager

As a Cellular Modem Firmware Engineering Program Manager, you will be at the heart of our ground-breaking cellular baseband modems to meet performance, quality and schedule requirements for Apple products.

• Own program management of firmware development for cellular modems and meet execution targets, covering Layer 1/PHY and production testing aspects.
• Track project schedules for firmware work across all development phases: design, implementation, pre-silicon verification, modem bring-up, validation, integration, field test, interoperability testing, and production ramp.
• Drive closure of firmware functional design specifications with cellular modem engineering partners, monitor requirements compliance and firmware quality, and handle issue resolution.
• Coordinate with multi-functional teams and organizations to enable progress on dependencies for firmware design, implementation, and verification.
• Anticipate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution.
• Provide regular project status presentations for executive reviews, distilling complex technical data into clear communications for partners and stakeholders at all organizational levels.

• BS and 10+ years relevant industry experience.
• Proven ability with a track record of hands-on engineering management/leadership or program/project management in the FW/SW domain.
• Experience working in the development of wireless baseband modem systems, algorithms, hardware and/or firmware.
• Good understanding about the Development Lifecycle for embedded software/firmware.
• Knowledge of Cellular modem baseband and PHY building blocks and software layers.
• Understanding of the end-to-end Cellular system involving the UE and network is desired.
• Knowledge of major Cellular features, real-time requirements, and associated challenges.
• Experience in wireless standards a significant plus (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA).
• Ability to quickly establish and manage sophisticated cross-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Creative problem solver with ability to lead technical teams and cross-functional groups against plans.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at senior management level including strong presentation skills.

• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Stock options
• Free meals and snacks
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee discounts on Apple products and services

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