Job description
This role is part of Apple's GNSS team within the Cellular division, focusing on the design of highly energy efficient and robust GNSS receivers. The team collaborates with various product development groups to push the boundaries of GNSS technology and enhance customer experiences. The position involves defining hardware architectures for GNSS signal processing and developing specifications and models using MATLAB, C++, and SystemC. Candidates will work on balancing power efficiency with performance and robustness in GNSS systems.
Requirements
- BS degree and a minimum of 10+ years of relevant industry experience is required.
- Strong background in wireless communications with a focus on digital hardware system design.
- Familiarity with digital communication, signal processing, spread spectrum systems, or systems theory.
- MSEE or beyond is preferred.
- 5+ years of proven experience in GNSS baseband signal processing is preferred.
- Proficiency with wireless communications system modeling and estimation theory.
- Solid programming skills in MATLAB, C++, and SystemC.
- Good understanding of VLSI implementation, architecture, and power optimization.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, especially in a multi-functional environment.
Responsibilities
- Define GNSS signal processing hardware architectures.
- Develop system specifications and modeling in MATLAB, C++, and SystemC for RTL implementations.
- Enable outstanding GNSS performance by balancing ultra-low power efficiency with performance and robustness.
- Collaborate with other product development groups across Apple.
- Push the industry boundaries of GNSS technology.
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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