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Cellular 4G/5G System Performance Engineer

Apple

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/6/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

As a Cellular 4G/5G System Performance Engineer, you will be integral to the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular system and firmware efforts within a silicon design group. This role involves crafting sophisticated embedded firmware and collaborating across disciplines to enhance product performance. You will work on state-of-the-art cellular SoCs and push the boundaries of wireless systems technologies. The position requires a dynamic individual who thrives in a cross-functional environment and is adaptable to evolving requirements.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
  • Knowledge of 4G/5G physical layer, protocol stack, and procedures.
  • Experience in investigating and troubleshooting cellular device performance issues.
  • Strong analysis and debugging capabilities.
  • Understanding of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals.
  • Ability to script or program in languages such as Python, C/C++, and Java.
  • Experience with 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Craft sophisticated embedded firmware for cellular systems.
  • Collaborate with product development groups to improve hardware elements.
  • Investigate and troubleshoot cellular device performance issues.
  • Analyze and debug performance issues in collaboration with firmware development teams.
  • Adapt to constantly evolving requirements in a dynamic environment.

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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