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Cellular Data & Automation Engineer

San Francisco, California, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$139,500–$258,100 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

This role is for a Cellular Data & Automation Engineer on a world-class modem team, focusing on developing sophisticated embedded firmware for state-of-the-art cellular SoCs. The engineer will enhance test automation systems, develop data processing pipelines, and leverage data science and machine learning algorithms to parse massive data and logs. Key responsibilities include integrating AI/ML models and data pipelines into the automation system, providing technical support, and collaborating with firmware engineering teams to deliver analysis results for debugging. The position requires strong programming skills in Python, SQL, and experience with data visualization and databases, aiming to automate processes and reduce manual effort.

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of a world class modem team, you’ll craft sophisticated leading-edge embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You’ll work across disciplines to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design.
Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new wireless systems technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world. Do you want to have an impact on every single Apple product? As a Cellular Data & Automation Engineer, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for designing and productizing state-of-the-art cellular SoCs.
Description
As a Data & Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for developing new features to enhance test automation system for improving test efficiency and stability. Furthermore, you will be participating in developing state-of-the-art data processing pipeline and leveraging data science algorithms & machine learning models to parse massive data and logs in timely manner to automatically solve the issues or provide recommendations for the next step. In addition, you will be closely partnering with FW engineering teams in integrating and deploying models and data processing pipeline as part of entire automation system to deliver analysis results to benefit FW engineers in debugging issues. You will work with amazing team, brainstorm new ideas, and develop models and algorithms to solve complicated problems that have a substantial impact.","responsibilities":"Develop new features to enhance the automation system based on the business’s needs
Develop and maintain real-time data processing pipelines to ensure processing accuracy and efficiency
Collaborate closely with AI/ML engineers to integrate new AI pipelines and ML models into the production system and ensure achieving expected results and efficiency
Integrate various internal tools and external tools into the existing automation system and/or data processing pipelines to enable new applications
Provide technical support for users and help troubleshoot issues to unblock projects
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in data science or computer science or machine learning is preferred.
Proficient in scripting or programming languages such as Python, Java, C/C++ with 5+ years of proven programming skills.
Advanced SQL skills with the ability to write complex joins and nested queries.
Proficiency in data visualization tools (such as Tableau, D3) and strong understanding of data manipulation and querying using SQL and Python together.
Experience with dashboards and interactive reports. Ability to work with large datasets and conduct data cleaning and transformation.
Experience with automation tools and frameworks, e.g. Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD.
Ability to leverage data science algorithms and machine-learning models to solve various kinds of issues.
Experience in utilizing analytics and statistical methods to transform data into useful insights and actionable results.
Ability to think creatively and identify, build, and support solutions and roadmaps focused on automation and reduction of manual processes.
Strong critical thinking and communication skills with the ability and desire to learn and evaluate new technologies.
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience.
Proficient developer with 3+ years proven programming skills using Python, Pandas, Matplotlib and other key related tools.
Solid knowledge and experience with relational database (e.g Postgres) and non-relational database (e.g.Mango DB). Ability to write complex queries with SQL is required.
Experience with dashboards and interactive reports. Proficiency in data visualization tools (such as Tableau) and a strong understanding of data manipulation and querying using SQL and Python together.
Ability to think creatively and identify, build, and support solutions and roadmaps focused on automation and reduction of manual processes.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 .
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

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