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Wireless Systems Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/9/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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

Job description

This role is focused on wireless performance research within Apple's System RF organization. The team aims to innovate and enhance the wireless experience for users by analyzing various factors that impact performance. Engineers will work collaboratively to design and architect world-class wireless products. A strong emphasis is placed on creativity, engineering excellence, and cross-functional teamwork.

Requirements

  • Masters degree in Electrical or Telecommunications Engineering or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of cellular, WiFi or GNSS technologies.
  • Test automation experience, with Python preferred and fluency with AI tools.
  • 3+ years industry experience in RF and/or wireless systems.
  • Experience working on physical layer wireless algorithms.
  • Strong background in wireless communications.
  • Ability to capture and analyze baseband logs to root cause performance issues.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct wireless performance research to understand factors affecting performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive design and architecture changes.
  • Analyze antenna performance, modem performance, SAR, RF algorithms, and user interaction.
  • Investigate channel conditions, co-existence, and interference impacts on wireless performance.
  • Utilize findings to enhance the end user experience.

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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