Job Details

Cellular Modem Firmware Engineering Program Manager

San Diego, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Role Number: 200624903-3543

Are you a cellular modem system engineering professional who is looking to make big things happen and can you influence, connect, get results, and communicate effectively? Do you thrive delivering innovative technologies that deeply affect people's lives? Come to Apple and work with us to deliver a broad range of wireless technologies. This is an extraordinary opportunity to engage with the latest technologies and contribute to groundbreaking Apple products year after year. You will go beyond the industry norm and demonstrate creativity in problem solving, ability to think dynamically and outside of standard convention, and adapt quickly to new technical areas.

Description

Apple seeks a technical leader to program manage our groundbreaking cellular baseband modems to meet performance, quality and schedule requirements for Apple products! You will be responsible for multi-functional team coordination, communication and representation across the systems & silicon engineering ecosystem from concept to production. Technical background in cellular systems engineering will be key to your success in this role. Ideally, you will also have validated project management experience in some aspect of modem architecture, requirements engineering and/or cellular platform/system development. You will work in a complex engineering environment where sophisticated multi-tasking skills and real-time crisis management are all desired strengths for this position.

Responsibilities

• Drive cellular modem systems development across several projects simultaneously and meet execution targets.

• Cover all aspects of modem development including PHY, MAC/RLC/RRC, multi-sim, and concurrent RAT operation.

• Track project schedules across all development phases: architecture, design, prototyping, system bring-up, validation, integration, field test, interoperability testing, and production ramp.

• Drive closure of technical requirements and specifications with cellular system partners, supervise requirements compliance, and handle issue resolution.

• Coordinate with multi-functional teams and organizations to enable progress on dependencies for requirement definition, architectural exploration, and implementation.

• Anticipate project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and facilitate conflict resolution.

• Drive resolution of technical issues between functional teams including Modem systems, VLSI, firmware, RF systems, Technology, IP owners, design, digital verification, characterization, and test teams.

• Provide regular project status presentations for executive reviews, distilling complex technical data into clear communications for partners and team members at all organizational levels.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in engineering discipline and 10+ years relevant industry experience

• Proven ability with a track record of hands-on engineering management / leadership or program / project management.

• Experience working in the development of wireless baseband modem systems, algorithms, hardware and/or firmware.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of wireless communications (OFDM/MIMO, etc.).

• Experience in wireless standards a significant plus (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA).

• Understanding of the end-to-end Cellular system involving the UE and network is desired.

• Experience in leading algorithm development, modeling, and systems simulation.

• Good understanding of modern cellular PHY building blocks.

• Ability to quickly establish and manage sophisticated multi-functional relationships in a dynamic engineering environment.

• Extraordinary teammate and creative problem solver with ability to lead technical teams and multi-functional groups against plans.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at senior management level including strong presentation skills.

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 $163,300 and $290,100, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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