Senior Cellular Software Engineer

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Cellular Software Engineer to join their dynamic team in San Diego. This role involves designing and integrating cutting-edge cellular technologies that enhance user connectivity across various devices. The successful candidate will work on core firmware development, optimizing algorithms for performance, and collaborating with global teams to solve complex challenges. With a commitment to pushing boundaries, this opportunity offers a chance to be part of a transformative environment where your contributions will directly impact the user experience. If you are passionate about technology and eager to innovate, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products

Free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in embedded cellular software development.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Design and integrate Cellular Layer 1 control firmware for mobile systems.
• Collaborate with teams to optimize solutions and analyze system issues.

Skills

C programming

C++ programming

Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS)

Debugging and troubleshooting

Embedded cellular software

System-wide issue analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Tools

Emulation systems

System simulators

Job description

Senior Cellular Software Engineer

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Mar 09, 2025

Role Number: 200594181

Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking hard-working, highly motivated and principled 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 confirmed software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We go above and beyond to bring user experience to the next level.

Description

Design, implement, verify and integrate Cellular Layer 1 control firmware for an innovative mobile wireless communications system. Develop key scheduling and control algorithms, while meeting deadlines, and optimizing code for cycle, latency, and energy efficiency. Collaborate with global teams and colleagues to optimize solutions. Collaborate with other firmware and software designers to define requirements with RF, physical layer, MAC/RRC, and other required processor subsystems. Analyze system-wide issues, identifying patterns from the reported issues, and finding root causes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelors of Science or equivalent experience in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science with 10+ years of relevant proven experience.
2. In-depth hands-on experience with real-time, embedded cellular 3G/4G/5G PHY L1 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 with hands-on experience in the analysis of system-wide issues.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Familiar with 4G/5G procedures such as RACH, CDRX, RF Control, SAR and RF Power control, Measurements, time tracking and maintenance, MAC Timers.
2. Solid understanding of embedded real-time control, communications, information theory, estimation, adaptive filtering, control loops; DSP, communication and RF topics a plus.
3. Solid understanding of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
4. Experience with emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
5. Experience in SW verification and HW validation utilizing scripting and/or automation frameworks with strong experience debugging embedded software systems using system simulators.
6. Demonstrates comfort with pushing beyond the status quo.
7. Builds positive relationships within the organization to exchange ideas, resources, and know-how.

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

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