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Cellular System Engineer

Job in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, 94086, USA
Listing for: Apple
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-04
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 147400 - 272100 USD Yearly USD 147400.00 272100.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** Role Number:*
* ** Summary*
* Do you have a passion for building innovative HW/SW for controlling modern RF transceivers? Do you enjoy hands-on, cradle-to-grave experience for building innovative cellular SoCs? In this role, you will have the opportunity to engage in architecture stages, and work with various teams to design, implement, verify, validate, bring-up, and productize sophisticated transceiver architectures. Join us and help to innovate new wireless systems technologies that continually outperform the expectations!

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!

** Description*
* As a Cellular System Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre- and post-silicon bring up, and validation of end-to-end cellular systems. You will understand and map systems algorithms and requirements to HW/FW architecture, simulation and emulation based validation of the control flows and algorithms.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* + BS and 3 + years of relevant industry experience.

+ Good understanding of communication theory and signal processing, AGC, beamforming, Tx power control, mitigation of radio impairments, and calibration algorithms.

+ Good experience with Matlab, Python, and C/C++ and efficient analysis and automation scripting.

+ Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal especially in a multi-functional environment.

+ Demonstrate clarity of thought and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + MSEE or beyond is preferred.

+ Experience in the design and bringup of wireless communication systems with expertise in cellular systems preferred.

+ Strong technical background in 5G-/LTE/UMTS (3G/2G) physical layer and protocols.

+ Hands-on experience in applying AI/ML techniques on real-world data sets to tackle sophisticated engineering problems.

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Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms is a plus.

+ Hands-on experience in the bring up of real silicon in the lab. Ability to efficiently use lab equipment (such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter, etc).

** 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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 (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). EEOC Know Your Rights
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