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Cellular System Engineer

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

As a Cellular System Engineer, you will engage in the architecture stages of innovative cellular SoCs and work with various teams to design, implement, verify, validate, and productize sophisticated transceiver architectures. This role involves both pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of end-to-end cellular systems. You will map systems algorithms and requirements to hardware and firmware architecture while utilizing simulation and emulation for validation. Join a team that pushes the boundaries of wireless systems technologies to enhance customer experiences globally.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, with a Master's degree preferred.
  • 3+ years of relevant industry experience in cellular systems.
  • Strong understanding of communication theory and signal processing.
  • Proficiency in Matlab, Python, and C/C++ for analysis and automation scripting.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in a multi-functional environment.
  • Experience in the design and bringup of wireless communication systems.

Responsibilities

  • Engage in architecture stages and collaborate with product development groups.
  • Perform pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of cellular systems.
  • Map systems algorithms and requirements to hardware and firmware architecture.
  • Utilize simulation and emulation for validation of control flows and algorithms.
  • Apply AI/ML techniques on real-world data sets to solve engineering problems.
  • Use lab equipment efficiently for the bring up of real silicon in the lab.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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