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Embedded 5G/4G Cellular RF Software/Firmware Engineer
San Diego, CAMarch 20th, 2026
**Role Number:** 200644178-3543**Summary**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 a world class modem team, you'll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You'll work across fields to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. 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 of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world. Do you want to have an impact on every single Apple product?As a Wireless Firmware Engineer on the physical layer development team, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for designing and productizing state-of-the-art cellular SoCs.**Description**This position requires someone comfortable will all aspects of embedded software design and development, that thrives in a dynamic cross-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to pivot on constantly evolving requirements.**Minimum Qualifications**+ BS and 3 + years of relevant industry experience.+ Knowledge of mobile communications in 4G/5G 3GPP protocols and physical layer & radio aspects+ Solid understanding of Digital signal processing and RF fundamentals.+ Solid understanding of software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals.+ Excellent command of C and C++, and working experience with compilers, build and source code control tools.+ Working knowledge of CPU architecture, HW/SW interfaces and memory management.+ Proficiency with debugging in embedded software systems. Familiarity with JTAG and ETM Trace tools.+ Knowledge of Communication theory, Wireless standards, Radio architecture and Interfaces**Preferred Qualifications**+ Previous working experience in a real time embedded product.+ Previous working experience developing RFSW for a cellular Modem.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) .
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