Wireless Systems Architect

Wireless Systems Architect

Irvine, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Sep 03, 2025

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Do you have a passion for invention and want to develop solutions to resolve emerging technical challenges? Do you thrive pushing the limits of what’s technically feasible. In this role, you’ll help define and design solutions while working with many multi-functional teams to improve how multiple wireless systems interact! Our platform team is part of Apple's wireless SOC team. Our work requires a detailed understanding of 5G/LTE control plane, and/or Wifi control plane to develop new design flows. We’d like you to be a part of this exciting team!

Description

You will participate in a team that is defining architecture and firmware requirements for how different wireless systems need to respond to facilitate a flawless experience. This will involve collaborating with multiple Apple wireless teams to develop the technical solution end to end.

YOUR DAILY WORK INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING TASKS:

• Architect key mitigations for Cellular and Wifi SoCs among others, to protect performance of other active systems.

• Review/outline SoC mitigations for both FW/HW, for different chipsets and guide teams through the technical tradeoffs vs performance requirements to meet product needs.

• Assist development teams in optimizing implementation to balance performance and memory management/complexity KPIs.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

• 5+ years of experience and proven track record in specifying and implementing wireless platforms.

• Experience in leading multi-functional teams by technical expertise

• Understanding MAC, Layer1 control plane procedures for cellular and/or WIFI, BT technologies.

• Deep understanding of wireless communication platforms and product design constraints.

• Good knowledge of 3GPP standards (LTE, NR) and related procedures.

• Ability to present sophisticated technical topics to a multi-level audience.

• Proficient in technical English and programming skills, e.g., C++, Matlab.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE or beyond is preferred.

• Define and specify wireless systems, procedures, and system architectures with a focus on UE chipset architecture for concurrency management between different radios/subsystems.

• Analyze and propose platform measures (HW/SW) to counter impacts of external systems while balancing performance KPIs.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $171,600 and $302,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (

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