Cellular Protocol Development Engineer
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Apple’s Cellular Software team develops cellular technologies and protocol software for iPhone, iPad, Watch, and other wireless products. The engineer works across protocol layers, including SIM, NAS, AS, and iOS interfaces, to address customer connectivity needs and improve user experience. The role calls for expertise across multiple cellular protocol layers and experience with UE and/or network protocol development for 3GPP technologies.
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Role Number: 200692503-3543
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.
Description
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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent degree
Preferred Qualifications
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Masters degree in Electrical Engineering
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Excellent problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills
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Experience in cellular protocols or wireless software development is a plus
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Experience in Non Access Stratum is a strong plus
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
How this job compares
Set against the 40,760 open Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- California median$165–245K/yr7,653 salary ranges
- California median$48–64/hr161 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 9,540 open Software Engineer jobs in California and 40,760 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (33,054 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a master's degree; 667 of the 40,760 open Software Engineer jobs (2%) ask for a master's degree or higher.
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