Job description
In the Wireless Technologies group, the engineer will be responsible for developing and patenting next-generation wireless technologies, focusing on enhancing customer connectivity with Apple products. The role involves collaboration across departments to craft innovative solutions that improve user experience. The engineer will lead the characterization of wireless software performance and work on cellular performance labs. This position offers the opportunity to drive new initiatives and interact with multiple engineering groups to promote wireless communication technologies.
Requirements
- Experience working in a laboratory environment, testing and benchmarking data, voice, and application performance of cellular systems.
- Deep understanding of cellular 3GPP standards relating to 5G NR and LTE.
- Demonstrated experience with higher-layer protocols such as TCP/IP.
- Strong ability to debug and analyze issues across all layers of the protocol stack.
- Experience proposing software optimizations based on performance data.
- Experience working with cellular call boxes and channel emulators in a laboratory setting.
- Strong knowledge of Python scripting to automate performance test suites.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop cellular performance labs.
- Lead the architecture, design, and enhancement of new communication technologies.
- Act as a liaison between technology and product engineering teams.
- Benchmark power and performance for Apple products.
- Drive characterization of wireless software performance in labs.
- Collaborate with multiple engineering groups to bring fresh ideas.
- Propose technology and product improvements in a data-driven manner.
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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