Cellular Connectivity Software Engineer

Join our Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team and drive innovation that matters! We create and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich peoples' lives and deliver the absolute best user-experience. If you're passionate about technology, we may have the job for you.

Description

The position demands strong familiarity in Apple's Wireless Systems with an emphasis on Cellular systems and requires close collaboration with cross functional hardware and software teams. Passionate, highly motivated and self-directed engineer to work across the L1/ PHY layer of groundbreaking wireless technologies. Such engineers with cellular systems and/or firmware development experience will be part of an innovative team that work on L1/PHY layer of 4G/5G modem that go into a range of Apple products.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and/or developing core wireless/cellular technologies that solve everyday problems for customers using Apple wireless product lines including wearables.
• Having an eye to identifying use-case based innovative solutions that enhance user experience. Working with cross functional teams in the modem stack is a must-have skill and the desire to vertically integrate with new use cases and applications is expected as a second nature
• Working on perfectly delivering the implementation along with supporting the complete system validation of such solutions is a requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or equivalent job-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong programming skills, preferably with Swift and Objective-C
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills
• Excellent understanding of optimization and performance issues across OS software layers
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to tackle everyday problems in innovative ways
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are important to our customers

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 $120,300 and $210,100, 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 .

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Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA

Job ID: apple-200616344-3543

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-17T19:07:08