Wireless Systems Engineer
Software Engineering
San Diego, CA, USA
Posted on Jun 26, 2026
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APPLE INC has the following available in San Diego, California. Develop, integrate and validate state of the art Cellular Modem Solution. Perform bring-up and optimization of various end to end features for state-of-the-art cellular modem solution in both pre silicon and post silicon environments. Responsible for full operation and optimization of PHY/Layer1 Modules. Design and develop end to end performance KPI tests in the lab. Optimize various PHY algorithms to achieve best performance and correlate with simulation results. Analyze various issues observed in the lab and the field related to L1/ MAC/ RF and bring them to resolution. 40 hours/week. 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 $171,600 - $258,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field and 2 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- Experience and/or education must include:
- Utilizing communication systems theory to interpret and analyze cellular baseband signals, develop algorithms for efficient estimation and detection of cellular signals.
- Utilizing signal processing to analyze cellular signals.
- Utilizing 4G and 5G Cellular Standards and protocols to develop a solution conforming to a standard governing body, including 3GPP.
- Working with cellular test equipment in a lab to validate the cellular modem solution is conforming to cellular standards (3GPP) and working according to the design expectations.
- Using wireless communication physical layer, modulation and coding schemes.
- Utilizing C, C++, Matlab, or Python.
- Using system bring-up, integration, characterization, and debug of cellular silicon solution in a lab.
- Utilizing theory of operation of various wireless test equipment in the lab including various cellular protocol test equipment and spectrum analyzer.
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