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Cellular PHY Systems Engineer

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

7/21/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Cellular System Engineer role at Apple involves working on modem systems features and requirements as part of the system engineering team. This position focuses on both pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of end-to-end cellular systems. The engineer will map system algorithms and requirements to hardware and firmware architecture while engaging in simulation and emulation-based validation. The role requires a strong understanding of communication system theory and signal processing to design various algorithms.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • Knowledge of cellular communication standards such as 5G NR and 4G LTE.
  • Familiarity with 6G technology is an advantage.
  • Deep knowledge of communication system theory and signal processing.
  • Experience with Matlab, C/C++, and/or Python for algorithm development.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct pre- and post-silicon bring up and validation of cellular systems.
  • Map systems algorithms and requirements to hardware and firmware architecture.
  • Engage in simulation and emulation-based validation of control flows and algorithms.
  • Design algorithms for various communication processes including LDPC and Turbo encoding.
  • Perform lab testing and characterization of 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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