Software Development Engineer - Cellular (Instrument Engineering)

Cupertino, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-29 → 2026-09-28

Core

Develop high-quality software for precision protocol, RF, and Analog Test Equipment used to calibrate and test cellular radios in Apple products.

Role type

Software Development Engineer (Cellular Instrumentation)

Builds

Precision test equipment for 4G, 5G, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB, and NFC radios

Domain

Consumer electronics / Wireless communications

Required skills

C/C++, Python, cellular protocol stacks (5G), multi-processing, multi-threading, distributed service architectures, object-oriented design

Preferred skills

RF systems concepts, Matlab, scripting/debugging with Python

Responsibilities

Design, develop, test, and deploy software spanning the cellular stack; interface with upper layers; implement and drive lower layers; provide support for product bring-up and deployment

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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