Jobs6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer
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6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

10/20/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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