The Cellular System Engineer role at Apple involves working on modem systems features and requirements as part of a dynamic system engineering team. This position requires a dedicated engineer with over 10 years of experience to tackle challenges in hardware technology. The focus is on pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of end-to-end cellular systems. The engineer will also map system algorithms to hardware and firmware architecture while validating control flows and algorithms.

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant experience is required.
• Knowledge of cellular communication standards including 6G, 5G NR, and 4G LTE.
• Deep knowledge of communication system theory and signal processing.
• Experience with Matlab, C/C++, and/or Python for algorithm development.
• Experience in low power algorithm design for power critical applications is helpful.
• In-depth knowledge of wireless communication systems with hands-on lab testing experience.

• Be a key member of the system engineering team working on modem systems.
• Conduct pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of cellular systems.
• Map systems algorithms and requirements to hardware and firmware architecture.
• Perform simulation and emulation-based validation of control flows and algorithms.
• Design algorithms such as LDPC, Polar, and Turbo encoder design.
• Utilize lab equipment for chip bring-up and testing.

• 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.