Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

San Diego Until 9/22/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking highly motivated and disciplined engineers to collaborate on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The role entails identifying and optimizing cellular power and thermal performance to address everyday challenges faced by iPhone, iPad, Watch, and other wireless product users. Our team is dedicated to ensuring seamless connectivity for our users, regardless of their location. We take pride in not only developing proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional cellular ecosystem models. Our commitment to enhancing user experience is unwavering, and we provide members with the flexibility to work on various aspects of Cellular Protocol software, including SIM, NAS, AS, and iOS interfaces, to devise the most effective solutions for any given problem. If you share our passion for cellular technologies and aspire to work on groundbreaking innovations, we invite you to join our team. As a member, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact iPhone user experience globally.

Description

We are seeking a candidate who will be part of a team that is involved in power and thermal optimization efforts along with debugging and enabling critical power features. As an exceptional team member, you will be entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of achieving the power and thermal objectives for Apple cellular projects. Your ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly evolving environment, characterized by shifting priorities, is highly valued.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.
0-2 years of experience in software engineering skills including design, programming (using C, C++), scripting (Python preferred, Perl) and debugging.
Experience in troubleshooting complex rare conditions between SW and HW power management flows.

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interest in the area of modem power management system/SW architecture & power flows.
Experience in the design and implementation of modem power management drivers.

About this role

Summary

Design and debug cellular power features, optimize thermal performance, and develop power management software.

Job title

Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Experience level

0-2 years

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

San Diego, remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

CC++Pythondebuggingpower management

Preferred skills

modem power managementdriver developmentpower flows

Specializations

cellular technologiespower managementsoftware developmentdebugging
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

Work arrangement unknown City