RF System Integration Engineer — Cellular Technology

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs/RSU

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple is seeking an experienced RF System Integration Engineer to lead the development and optimization of RF automation testing systems across cellular products in Cupertino. You will guide system architecture, mentor engineers, and stay hands-on with challenging RF problems.

Responsibilities include owning scalable RF automation architecture, leading a C/C++ software suite, and driving cross-functional root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Deep RF fundamentals and communications theory to diagnose novel RF impairments.
• 5+ years hands-on RF lab equipment experience and test setups.
• 6+ years C/C++ system-level development with shipped non-trivial systems.
• Proven experience designing or leading RF test automation end-to-end.
• Experience with data processing tools (Python, MATLAB) for RF/test data at scale.
• Ability to work autonomously on ambiguous cross-functional technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Own architecture and roadmap for scalable RF automation software.
• Lead development of a multi-faceted C/C++ software suite and review designs.
• Drive root-cause analysis of RF performance issues with cross-functional teams.
• Provide deep expertise in wireless standards and represent RF in technical discussions.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers.

Skills

RF fundamentals

RF lab equipment

C/C++

RF test automation

Data processing (Python, MATLAB)

Autonomy

Job description

RF System Integration Engineer — Cellular Technology

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple System RF team is looking for an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) System Integration Engineer to lead the development and optimization of RF automation testing systems used across Apple's cellular products. You'll bring deep technical judgment to a high-caliber, global team, driving system architecture decisions and mentoring other engineers while staying hands-on with the hardest RF problems.

Description

You will take a technical leadership role within a hands-on development team, driving engineering rigor, creativity, and innovation across multiple product lines. We're looking for a seasoned engineer who can operate independently in ambiguous problem spaces, define solutions that don't yet exist, and raise the bar for the team around them.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture and roadmap for scalable RF automation software across multiple products.
• Lead development of a multi-faceted C/C++ software suite, setting technical standards and reviewing others' designs.
• Drive root-cause analysis of complex RF performance issues in partnership with cross-functional/multi-disciplinary Design teams.
• Provide deep expertise in one or more wireless standards and represent RF system integration in cross-team technical discussions.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated depth in RF fundamentals and communications theory sufficient to independently diagnose novel RF impairments without guidance.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with RF lab equipment, including having specified or architected test setups, not just operated them.
• 6+ years professional experience in C/C++ system-level software development, including having designed and shipped non-trivial systems (not just feature work).
• Proven experience designing or leading development of RF test automation systems or frameworks, end-to-end.
• Working proficiency with data processing/statistical analysis tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or equivalent) applied to RF/test data at scale.
• Experience operating with significant autonomy on ambiguous, cross-functional technical problems, with a track record other engineers can point to.

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep experience with current/emerging Cellular standards (LTE, 5G NR, etc.).
• Track record designing and shipping RF test solutions/systems from scratch.
• Experience mentoring or leading small technical efforts.
• Experience using agentic workflows for software development and data processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 6+ years of relevant industry experience in RF engineering, test systems, or wireless communications.
• Track record of owning complex technical problems end-to-end, from architecture through delivery.
• Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across teams.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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
• 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

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