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Quantum World Technologies Inc

5G Testing

Redmond, WA · On-site

$21.50 - $27.25/hr

Support engineering builds, pre-production builds, and release candidates from a cellular ... Isolate issues across device software, modem firmware, and RF interactions. * Work directly with ...

Parallel Wireless

Engineer I, RT 5G Stack

Boston, MA · On-site +1

Design, development and debugging of high performance, robust software for cellular 5G products ... Software design and programming in C++ with strong object-oriented philosophy * Strong teamwork ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for 5g cellular software engineer in the United States is $129,678.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $109,000.00 and $141,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Cellular 4G/5G System Performance Engineer

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$164K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 684 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of a world class modem team, you'll craft sophisticated leading-edge embedded firmware that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. You'll work across disciplines to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design. Join us, and you'll help us innovate new wireless systems technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you'll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.
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Do you want to have an impact on every single Apple product? As a Cellular 4G/5G System Performance Engineer, you will be at the center of the embedded 5G/4G/multimode cellular system / firmware effort within a silicon design group responsible for designing and productizing state-of-the-art cellular SoCs. This position requires someone comfortable will all aspects of embedded system/firmware verification, that thrives in a dynamic cross-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to pivot on constantly evolving requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree
Knowledge of 4G/5G physical layer, protocol stack and procedures.
Knowledge of 4G/5G development / system engineering / device performance verification.
Knowledge of investigating and troubleshooting cellular device performance issues.
Analysis and debugging capabilities to be able to debug performance issues and work with firmware development and systems design teams to close these issues.
Understanding of software engineering principles, and core computer science fundamentals.
Ability to script or program in languages such as Python, C/C++.
Experience and knowledge of multiple 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment (Keysight/Anritsu/R&S) along with their automation interfaces.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's or PhD degree in wireless communication or electrical engineering.
Advanced knowledge of 4G/5G physical layer, protocol stack, and procedures.
Experience in investigating and troubleshooting cellular device performance issues.
Strong analysis and debugging capabilities to diagnose performance issues and collaborate with firmware development and systems design teams to resolve them.
Deep understanding of software engineering principles and core computer science fundamentals.
Proficient in scripting or programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and Java. A solid grasp of automation tool chain.
Extensive experience and knowledge of various 4G/5G signaling and physical layer test equipment (including Keysight, Anritsu, and R&S) and their automation interfaces.
Solid knowledge in Layer 2/Layer 3/ NAS and network performance optimization (a plus).
Experience with network emulators, silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms a plus.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

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Year founded

1976

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