Junior Embedded Software Engineer

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Junior Embedded Software Engineer to join their innovative Wireless Technologies team. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of developing groundbreaking cellular technologies that enhance user experiences across various Apple products. You will work closely with a passionate team to design, implement, and integrate sophisticated embedded software solutions that push the boundaries of wireless communication. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge projects that redefine the possibilities of connectivity while collaborating with talented engineers in a dynamic environment. If you have a passion for technology and a drive for excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 0-3+ years of experience in embedded software development.
• Hands-on experience with real-time embedded software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate core cellular technologies for Apple products.
• Specify, design, and implement PHY/Layer1 Control Software.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Debugging skills

Embedded software/Firmware

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

System simulators

Automation frameworks

Job description

Junior Embedded Software Engineer

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Mar 09, 2025

Role Number: 200593705

Join our Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the best user-experience. We're a passionate and key team that crafts, develops and integrates software for cellular chipsets in Apple products. You will join a hands-on development team that nurtures creativity and generates novel solutions to deliver engineering excellence. Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of an extraordinary cellular team, you’ll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded software that delivers more performance in our products than ever before. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new cellular technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries, redefine what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.

Description

Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated and well-adapted engineers to work across layers on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The position involves developing and integrating core cellular technologies that solve everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines. We are passionate about keeping our users connected 24/7 wherever they go. This team takes pride in not just coming up with shown software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We do whatever it takes to bring user experience to the next level. In this role, you will be a key member of the Cellular Layer1 Control Software team with the following responsibilities: Specify, design, implement and integrate PHY/Layer1 Control Software/Firmware of a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communications system. Implement key scheduling and control processing in tight timeline, latency, and energy constraints. Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon Layer1 Control SW design and verification. Evaluate and implement leading edge tools for build, formal verification, and test. Define methodologies and standards.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors of Science or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 0-3+ years of relevant confirmed experience
2. Hands-on experience with real-time, embedded software/Firmware
3. Strong understanding of software engineering principles using C and/or C++, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.
4. Excellent debugging and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Solid understanding of embedded real-time control, communications, information theory. Cellular call processing, DSP, communication and RF topics a plus.
2. Solid understanding of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
3. Experience in SW verification and HW validation utilizing scripting and/or automation frameworks with experience debugging embedded software systems using system simulators.

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 $115,700 and $204,000, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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)