Location
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Join Apple's wireless silicon development team, which focuses on creating energy-efficient wireless solutions that enhance user experience. The team is composed of experts in various fields, including RF/Analog design, VLSI/RTL design, and software engineering. This role involves chip-level bring-up and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the performance and reliability of wireless connectivity solutions. Ideal candidates thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy tackling challenges.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Working knowledge of wireless systems and hands-on experience with lab testing and characterization.
- Experience with Python and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling, simulation, and test-bench infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of Bluetooth MAC layer protocol.
- Experience in crafting signal processing and wireless communications systems.
- Knowledge of existing wireless communication protocols, such as Bluetooth/BLE.
- Experience with modem architecture and microprocessor architecture.
- Experience in SoC design and validation to support wireless communication systems.
- Experience with low-power algorithm design for power-critical applications.
- Experience with multi-radio coexistence management.
- Experience and knowledge of High-Level Synthesis (HLS), silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
- Experience with network simulators such as OPNET, NS2, or NS3.
Responsibilities
- Conduct chip-level bring-up for wireless connectivity solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless performance.
- Ensure compliance and reliability of wireless systems.
- Utilize lab equipment effectively for testing and characterization.
- Develop algorithms for wireless communication systems.
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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