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Cellular Software Architect/Developer - Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple· Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems
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Sunnyvale, CA$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 2w ago

About the role

Role focused on design, development, and maintenance of cellular network simulations and protocol implementations for 4G/5G, with hands-on experience in UE/network protocol development, test basestations, and RAN/CN emulation within Apple’s Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team.

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain network simulations.
  • Convert 4G/5G protocol knowledge into protocol implementations and interfaces in the cellular network simulation system domain.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree.
  • Excellent knowledge of 4G/5G protocol stack and procedures, especially in RRC, MAC, and PHY layers.
  • Working knowledge of implementing test basestation and RAN/CN network emulators (Keysight, R&S, Anritsu, Anite, etc.).
  • Excellent software development and debugging skills, including design, programming (C, C++, scripting).
  • Strong experience in shell scripting and Python.
  • Strong experience in cellular protocol stack host test or simulation environment development is key.
  • Experience in test case scripting and debugging regression test suites conforming to relevant ETSI/3GPP protocol technical specifications is a big plus.
  • GenAI design and coding experience is a plus.
  • Standard software development & tool environments is a plus.
  • Highly motivated and self-directed, fast learner, a good team player.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

Required:C and C++ programmingscriptingNetwork simulation4G/5G protocol knowledge
Nice to have:Test basestation / RAN/CN emulation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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