Cellular Protocol Development Engineer
- Location
- Various Locations within San Diego Metro Area · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 13 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Cellular protocol procedures
- Network interaction understanding
- Design, development, and maintenance of cellular protocol test environments
- Multi-layer cellular protocol expertise
Also useful
- Wireless software development
- Non-Access Stratum (NAS) experience
- UE and/or network protocol development for 3GPP technologies
Summary
Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) organization and be part of a best-in-class team of engineers, working with multi-functional teams to drive innovation and develop products used by millions worldwide. We are looking for a highly reciprocal individual who can excel in a high-paced environment. Be ready to make something extraordinary when you come here.
Dynamic, encouraging people and innovative, industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with our products and services. The same real passion for innovation also applies to our business practices - strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. You should join Apple if you want to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.
About the role
Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated and disciplined engineers to work across layers on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The position involves identifying and/or developing core cellular technologies that solves everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines. We are passionate about keeping our users connected 24/7 wherever they go.
This team takes pride in not just coming up with proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We do whatever it takes to bring user experience to the next level. Our members enjoy the flexibility to work on all aspects of Cellular Protocol software - SIM, NAS, AS and iOS interfaces, to come up with the best possible solution for any given problem.
Are you equally passionate about cellular technologies and have the dream to work on groundbreaking cellular technologies? Then we are looking for you. As part of this team you will impact iPhone user experience worldwide. This role requires critical expertise in multiple layers in cellular protocols, experience with UE and/or NW protocols development for various 3GPP technologies is important.
Responsibilities
- Candidate must demonstrate proven understanding of key Cellular protocol procedures and network interactions.
- Duties of this position will include design, develop, and maintain cellular protocol device side host test and network simulation environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
- Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Experience in cellular protocols or wireless software development is a plus
- Experience in Non Access Stratum is a strong plus
From Apple's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 27, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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