Internship - Cellular Protocol

Descripción del puesto:

The Apple Cellular Protocol Software (CPS) team is actively looking for an intern to learn and grow in our software development team. Join us and be part of the team that powers the working productivity and efficiency of Apple software development!\\n\\nAs a member of this team, you will develop AI/ML-driven solutions that help build, maintain and extend the architectures behind efficient, bug-free delivery of our cellular software across our wireless products.\\n\\nWe are looking for individuals who are equally passionate about AI/ML, cellular technologies, and solving complex real-world problems.\\n\\nYou will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with opportunities to explore innovative technologies, develop research prototypes, and translate ideas into solutions that can improve the next generation of wireless products.\",\"description\":\"This Internship position provides prospective candidates an opportunity to get hands on experience working with the Apple cellular software development and verification teams at Apple. Team offering this internship position is responsible to validate cellular modem software and firmware running on virtual prototype of underlying hardware and communicating with proprietary or commercial network simulators. You, under guidance of your mentor, and with knowledge of LTE/NR physical layer protocols and programming using C++, will be expected to enhance the current test framework to increase its test capabilities. At the end of internship, you will be provided an opportunity to present to Wireless Technologies \u0026 Ecosystem leadership.\",\"preferredQualifications\":\"Hands-on experience fine-tuning LLMs (e.g., LoRA/PEFT, distillation) and integrating AI solutions into engineering workflows (e.g., RAG, AI agents, MCP, vector databases) from prototype to day-to-day use.\\nStrong research mindset with the ability to implement ideas from AI/ML papers, analyze and improve model performance, and convert novel approaches into working prototypes.\\nCoursework or previous work experience relating to cellular radios (e.g., Integrated Systems for Cellular Radio) and AI/ML (e.g., Deep Learning, NLP).\\nPassionate about solving complex real-world problems in AI/ML and cellular technologies, with a strong understanding of wireless communication concepts.\\nGood experience with Shell-scripting (e.g., bash-shell) and automation (Perl, Python).\",\"minimumQualifications\":\"Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or higher degree in Computer Science, Electronics \u0026 Communication, AI/ML, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related major.\\nExcellent AI-assisted software development and debugging skills (C, C++, Python, scripting), with a deep understanding of algorithms, data structures, and software engineering practices.\\nProven knowledge of current and legacy cellular communication standards: 5G (NR) and 4G (LTE) with a focus on the physical layer, as well as basic knowledge of UMTS, HSPA, HSPA+, etc.\\nStrong fundamentals in Machine Learning and Statistics.\\nStrong problem-solving, analytical, technical communication, and collaboration skills