Cellular Embedded Software Engineer

Summary

Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) organization and be part of an outstanding team of Apple engineers. As a member of this team, you will use your practical knowledge and experience with wireless technology and computer engineering to help us build, maintain, and extend the vital architectures that assure successful, efficient and bug‑free delivery of the cellular software and collaborate with the most innovative software teams in the world.

Description

Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated and disciplined engineers to work across layers on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The position involves identifying and/or developing core cellular technologies that solve everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines.

We are passionate about keeping our users connected 24/7 wherever they go. This team takes pride in not just coming up with proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We do whatever it takes to bring user experience to the next level. Our members work on the Cellular protocol stack, specifically on the critical data plane, to come up with the best possible solution for any given problem.

Are you passionate about cellular technologies and have the dream to work on groundbreaking cellular technologies? Then we are looking for you. As part of this team you will impact iPhone user experience worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Together with the team, help solve technical problems using 3GPP knowledge and design/programming skills; help innovate and implement new features which improve the product and the user experience; collaborate and work with the team for the success of the project.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical and Computer Engineering or related major
• Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming (C/C++, Python) and debugging
• Knowledge of 3GPP 5G‑NR and LTE Layer 1 Control (measurement/beam management)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded real‑time operating systems, firmware development, debugging and testing
• Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms
• Excellent communication and documentation skills

At Apple, we’re not all the same. And that’s our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we’ve experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.