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Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer

Yesterday San Diego, CA

Apple's Cellular Software team is seeking highly motivated and disciplined engineers to collaborate on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The role entails identifying and optimizing cellular power and thermal performance to address everyday challenges faced by iPhone, iPad, Watch, and other wireless product users. Our team is dedicated to ensuring seamless connectivity for our users, regardless of their location. We take pride in not only developing proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional cellular ecosystem models. Our commitment to enhancing user experience is unwavering, and we provide members with the flexibility to work on various aspects of Cellular Protocol software, including SIM, NAS, AS, and iOS interfaces, to devise the most effective solutions for any given problem. If you share our passion for cellular technologies and aspire to work on groundbreaking innovations, we invite you to join our team. As a member, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact iPhone user experience globally.

Description

We are seeking a candidate with a comprehensive skill set encompassing power and thermal optimization, 3GPP protocol expertise, debugging proficiency, and cross-functional collaborative abilities. As an exceptional team member, you will be entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of achieving the power and thermal objectives for Apple cellular projects. Your ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, characterized by shifting priorities, is highly valued.","responsibilities":"Achieving the power targets for Apple cellular products.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve power and thermal targets.

Participating in power analysis and debugging for power regressions by analyzing modem logs.

Expanding the existing power and thermal dashboard use cases.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong expertise in the area of modem power management system/SW architecture & power flows

Strong expertise in design and implementation of modem power management drivers

Experience in trouble shooting complex race conditions between SW and HW power management flows.

Experience in scripting (python and/or perl).

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.

Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in power and thermal optimization and embedded software.

Strong embedded skills including design, programming (using C and/or C++).

Hands-on experience in debugging of modem products.

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-200630023-3543_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:06:41

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