RF Software Engineer

Apple San Diego, CA

Company

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full Time

Job Description

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 best-in-class modem team, you'll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded firmware that delivers 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 develop innovative cellular technologies that continually outperform their predecessors. 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?

Description

As a RF Software Engineer on the Cellular FW team, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for crafting and productizing innovative cellular SoCs! This position requires someone comfortable with all aspects of embedded software development, that thrives in a multifaceted multi-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.","responsibilities":"Design and Implement RF device drivers and RF software to control RF transceivers and RF front-end components with detailed timing requirements.



Design, develop, and optimize the cellular modem processing algorithms pertaining to Baseband and RF components in a cellular system.

Work with Baseband & RF systems and hardware designers to define hardware architecture and software computing requirements.

Work with multi-functional teams to lead dependencies while driving the key Radio features.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of design principles to meet tight real time deadlines is a plus.

Familiarity with other Radio technologies such as WiFi/BT, etc.

Experience with live network cellular device issue triage.

Familiarity with 3GPP regulatory test cases.

Experience with the production of cellular devices.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS with 10 years of relevant industry experience

Solid understanding of mobile communications in 4G/5G 3GPP protocols and radio architecture and Interfaces.

Proven knowledge of RF transceiver and RF front-end component's control for 4G/5G radio.

Strong understanding of RF calibrations for compensating RF impairments.

Deep understanding of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals.

Excellent in embedded C/C++ programming, and working experience with compilers, build and source code control tools.

Experience with using RF Test equipment for RF validation and debugging.

Proficiency with debugging in embedded software systems.

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 .

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12/15/2025

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