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Cellular Modem RF Software Engineering Program Manager

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

As a Cellular Modem RF Software Engineering Program Manager at Apple, you will play a crucial role in the development of cellular baseband modems, ensuring they meet performance, quality, and schedule requirements. This position requires strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively within a dynamic engineering environment. You will work closely with hardware and software engineering teams, delivering executive communications and presentations to support decision-making processes. Your experience in RF software development and project management will be essential to identify and resolve project bottlenecks.

Requirements

  • BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Demonstrated ability with a track record of hands-on engineering management or program/project management in the firmware/software domain.
  • Relevant proven experience in wireless modem Layer 1 or RF software development and/or RF verification.
  • Good understanding of the development lifecycle for embedded software and firmware.
  • Knowledge of cellular modem baseband building blocks and software layers.
  • Good understanding of RF transceiver and RF front end components control for cellular modems.
  • Knowledge of RF cellular major features, real-time requirements, and associated challenges.
  • Experience in wireless standards such as 5G-NR, 4G LTE, UMTS, GSM, or CDMA is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage multi-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering environment.
  • Deliver executive communication and presentations to support decision-making.
  • Clearly and effectively communicate overall program status.
  • Identify and resolve key bottlenecks and interdependencies of sophisticated projects.
  • Lead technical teams and multi-functional groups against project plans.

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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