CareerPlan

6G Cellular Modem Systems Engineer

San Diego, United States of AmericaFull-time2026-10-19 → 2026-11-10

Core

Define and architect end-to-end cellular modem systems for next-generation (6G) wireless technology, optimizing performance and power for Apple products.

Role type

Senior IC cellular modem systems engineer (6G/5G)

Builds

Next-generation cellular modems and wireless communication features

Domain

Telecommunications / Wireless Systems / 6G

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

3GPP standards (RAN1, 5G NR, 4G LTE), algorithm design (PHY/L1), MATLAB, C/C++, Python, link-level simulation, generative AI/LLM tools

Preferred skills

Layer-1/2 control design, low-power algorithm design, end-to-end timeline analysis, linear algebra, stochastic processes, 3GPP standardization processes (RAN2, RAN4), published research or patents

Technologies

MATLAB, C/C++, Python, 3GPP

Responsibilities

Define & architect system-level features and requirements for next-generation cellular modems; Own the E2E system view connecting standards, algorithms, and hardware constraints; Design algorithms for the physical layer; Model & simulate algorithms in floating-point and fixed-point; Optimize for user experience by driving performance and power efficiency improvements

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC