Job description
The Cellular Modem Systems Engineer will join Apple's cellular systems engineering team to define and build the next generation of cellular technology, focusing on the transition towards 6G. This role involves an end-to-end view of wireless systems, including standards, feature definition, design, and architecture. The engineer will work on performance optimizations and features that enhance user experience across Apple products. Collaboration with various teams is essential to ensure system requirements are met across the full stack.
Requirements
- BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of cellular communication standards including 6G, 5G NR, and 4G LTE.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, C/C++, and/or Python for algorithm development.
- Experience in Layer-1/2 control design of cellular systems.
- Experience in low-power algorithm design for mobile platforms.
- Strong mathematical foundations in linear algebra and stochastic processes.
- Familiarity with 3GPP standardization processes and emerging 6G study items.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of cellular modem systems.
- Define feature sets and capabilities to improve cellular user experience.
- Conduct concept work and algorithm design through silicon bring-up.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with ecosystem teams to meet system requirements.
- Leverage Generative AI and LLM-based tools to accelerate engineering workflows.
- Perform end-to-end timeline analysis for latency-critical PHY processing chains.
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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