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Systems Design Engineer

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

11/6/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role at Apple involves working with hardware and software development teams to enhance cellular performance across various Apple products. The position focuses on evaluating and testing devices in real-world scenarios, analyzing performance metrics, and diagnosing issues related to cellular technologies. The candidate will engage in cross-functional collaboration to ensure product stability and performance. This position is based in San Diego, California, and offers a comprehensive compensation package.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in testing Apple products' performance in GSM, WCDMA, LTE, and 5G technologies.
  • Knowledge of Digital Signal Processing for designing and validating test plans.
  • Proficiency in Python for developing scripts for log analysis.
  • Experience in diagnosing protocol layer issues using device-side log analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate the performance of Apple products in various cellular technologies.
  • Perform end-to-end testing of cellular technologies and analyze device logs.
  • Update test databases with validation results and provide periodic reports.
  • Identify issues from protocol layers and create tickets for resolution.
  • Participate in design reviews and technical meetings to inform validation activities.

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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