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Wireless System Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

8/22/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role is for an expert wireless systems engineer on Apple's Wireless Architecture team, focusing on the development of wireless technologies through system modeling and simulations. The team is dedicated to enhancing the performance of Apple devices in various radio environments using advanced simulation platforms. The engineer will work on modeling network protocols and analyzing the interactions of different wireless technologies. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking products that delight millions of customers.

Requirements

  • BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong and deep understanding of the fundamentals of wireless communications
  • Strong understanding of wireless channel propagation and RF design
  • Experience with transceiver algorithm design
  • Solid understanding of test-driven and API-driven development methodologies
  • Skilled in software languages such as C/C++/Python
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong experience with wireless simulation
  • Deep knowledge of wireless systems and protocols such as Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, and networking protocols like TCP/IP
  • Knowledge of event-driven simulations
  • Familiarity with version control tools
  • Knowledge and experience with AI and LLM
  • PhD is preferred

Responsibilities

  • Model the network protocols and analyze the effects of the wireless channel and RF interactions of different wireless technologies in the simulation platform.
  • Provide reference simulations and conduct specific studies using the simulation platform.
  • Collaborate with the platform architecture team to enhance wireless technology development.
  • Utilize sophisticated simulation platforms to study device performance in complex radio and network conditions.

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.

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