Carrier Technical Lead, AU/NZ

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Carrier Technical Lead, AU/NZ. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Make a difference in people's lives. Including your own.
• Share your passion, creativity, and original thinking.
• Enjoy Apple product and stock discounts, as well as paid time off.

Join our Sydney-based Wireless Technology and Ecosystems Carrier Engineering team and drive innovation that matters! We create and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the absolute best user-experience.  If you're passionate about cellular and wireless technology, we may have the job for you. The Carrier Technical Lead (CTL) is charged with taking cellular Apple products through technical approvals with wireless carriers. CTLs are responsible for the day-to-day technical interactions with their carriers.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years prior experience working on mobile phones or similar products that operate on cellular networks
• Minimum of 5 years direct experience working with one or more carriers to deliver products that operate on their network, including supporting lab/field testing
• Intimate understanding of wireless technologies: GSM, UMTS, LTE-FDD, LTE-TDD
• Solid understanding of IP technologies: VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling
• Solid understanding of Layers 1-3 including L1 measurement and analysis
• Familiarity with network features and current deployments across Australia/NZ carrier networks
• Knowledge of carrier device certification processes
• Knowledge of Australia/NZ device certification requirements and processes
• Outstanding verbal and written command of the English language.
• Strong issue tracking/management abilities
• Fluent in software engineering processes with considerable experience with the software development life-cycle up to and including release to customers
• An ability to thrive in a collaborative environment and being able to clearly communicate while confidently driving multiple projects across many teams
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and and a desire to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our carriers and customers
• Willingness to travel, domestically and internationally, as necessary

Description

CTLs are responsible for the introduction and trial of new wireless technologies and network-impacting features in Apple products. CTLs analyse network features and operator requirements and provide feedback to cross-functional engineering teams both within Australia and Cupertino. CTLs lead the investigation of carrier issues and partner closely with carrier personnel and our wireless development teams to debug and resolve issues. In addition, CTLs assist carriers with testing and work with them on the verification of fixes in new iOS software builds, prototype hardware or network changes.

Education

Should have at least a BS or MS degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or Computer Science. A focus on telecommunications would be highly regarded.

Additional Requirements

Strong technical knowledge of industry standards. Intimate knowledge of standard development organisations (eg 3GPP) and industry forums. Familiarity with Wi-Fi/BT communications systems.