Baseband Hardware Design Engineer

Lensa; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company is seeking a Baseband Hardware Design Engineer to join their dynamic team in Sunnyvale. This role involves integrating innovative design solutions for Apple's next-gen products, requiring strong electrical engineering knowledge and problem-solving capabilities. Ideal candidates will have relevant industry experience and a collaborative spirit to tackle complex challenges in a creative environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Reimbursement for educational expenses

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• BSEE and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with schematic capture and layout design.
• Familiar with digital design and computer system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Design architecture, implementation, and integration of the baseband system.
• Proactively collaborate with multi-functional engineering groups.
• Debug HW/SW co-existence issues.

Skills

Strong electrical engineering fundamentals

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Education

BSEE

Tools

Schematic capture

Layout design

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Baseband Hardware Design Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 30, 2025

Role Number: 200572677

We live in a mobile and device driven world where knowledge of the physical world around us is needed. We rely on this knowledge to get around, to learn about our environment and to enable spectacular new features for custom applications. Apple is meeting those needs as robustly and as creatively as possible and is interested in people who want to help meet that commitment. The success we are striving will be the result of very skilled people working in an environment which cultivates creativity, partnership, and thinking of old problems in new ways. If that sounds like the kind of environment that you find intriguing, then let's talk. These elements come together to make Apple an amazing environment for motivated people to do the greatest work of their lives. You will become part of a team that sets the standard in cultivating excellence, creativity and innovation. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?

Be a part of a premier design team responsible for the architecture, design, implementation, and integration of the baseband system for all Apple products. The applicant should be familiar with computer system architecture and digital design. The candidate will work proactively with other multi-functional engineering groups. Position may require some international travel.

Description

This is an EE (a.k.a baseband HW) position in the Hardware Technology group of Apple and it is one of the most diverse roles out there. This team is responsible for the digital and power management domain of all wireless chipset in Apple products from concept to product announcement.

During architectural stage you will work with world-class architects and IC designers on next-gen chipset’s Power/Digital/Clock management. During development, you will drive schematics/layout/bring-up of both development and form factor HW. You will debug HW/SW/Co-existence issue that are often seen only by the scale and volume of an Apple product. You will also have the full weight of the world’s leading contract manufacturer behind you in factory prototype support.

This role also requires heavy cross-functional collaboration with other teams (Apple SoC, battery, sensors, iOS, etc) and therefore, you will also maintain a firm grasp of the entire product landscape outside of wireless design.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
• Experience with schematic capture, layout design and review
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mobile platform system design, system integration and/or high-volume consumer electronics design
• Experience with voltage regulators, LDO, switch mode power supplies (SMPS)
• Experience with high-speed and low-speed digital interfaces, e.g. PCIe, SPMI, I2C, UART, etc.
• Bench-level design verification experience with high-speed oscilloscopes
• Signal/Power integrity simulation experience with Matlab, PowerSI, SIwave, HFSS, etc.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law.Learn more about the E-Verify program (https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdf) .

Apple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy Learn more .

Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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