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Cellular Power Systems Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA$122.7k - $214.3kfull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Engineer specializing in cellular modem power optimization, responsible for defining and delivering power-efficient system architectures through cross-functional collaboration across HW, SW, FW, RF, Thermal, and PMU teams, including pre-silicon and post-silicon activities to support productization.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (HW, SW, FW, RF, Thermal, PMU) to ensure end-to-end system requirements are met.
  • Define system-level specifications, propose innovative ideas, define power architecture, and drive optimizations to meet product requirements.
  • Engage in pre-silicon and post-silicon work including power architecture design, power modeling, feature bring-up, verification, validation, and modem energy analysis to support productization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Knowledge of cellular communication technologies including 5G.
  • Experience in power optimization methodologies and familiarity with system power architecture.
  • Experience with power breakdown and power waveform analysis.
  • Experience with pre-Silicon power modeling.
  • Experience in end-to-end timeline analysis and defining the interactions between HW, SW, and FW.
  • Familiarity with 6G.

Skills

Required:Cross-functional collaborationPower architecture designPower modelingPower waveform analysisEnd-to-end timeline analysis5G and cellular technologies
Nice to have:6G familiarity

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses—tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance
  • employee stock programs (RSU eligibility, stock purchase plan)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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