RF System Integration Engineer — Cellular Technology at Apple

Department: Hardware

Compensation · Listed in posting

$184,700 – $324,800

Location: Cupertino, California
Level: senior
Posted: Sep 9, 2026

Description

Apple is hiring an experienced Radio Frequency (RF) System Integration Engineer to lead the architecture, roadmap, and development of RF automation testing systems for cellular products. The role involves C/C++ software development, root-cause analysis of RF performance issues, expertise in wireless standards, and mentoring engineers. Candidates need substantial RF and C/C++ experience, RF test automation expertise, and proficiency with data-processing tools such as Python or MATLAB.

Required Skills

RF automation
C/C++
Communications theory
Python
MATLAB
5G NR

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of hands-on RF lab equipment experience, including specifying or architecting test setups
6+ years of professional C/C++ system-level software development experience, including designing and shipping non-trivial systems
Experience designing or leading end-to-end RF test automation systems or frameworks
Experience operating autonomously on ambiguous, cross-functional technical problems
Preferred Qualifications: Deep experience with current or emerging cellular standards
Track record designing and shipping RF test solutions or systems from scratch
Experience mentoring or leading small technical efforts
Experience using agentic workflows for software development and data processing
Strong verbal and written communication skills
6+ years of relevant industry experience in RF engineering, test systems, or wireless communications
Track record of owning complex technical problems end-to-end, from architecture through delivery
Experience mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction across teams

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