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Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer

Job in San Diego, San Diego County, California, 92189, USA
Listing for: Apple Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Software Engineer, Embedded Software Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 139500 - 258100 USD Yearly USD 139500.00 258100.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Cellular Power Optimization Software Engineer

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

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 with a comprehensive skill set encompassing power and thermal optimization, 3

GPP protocol expertise, debugging proficiency, and cross-functional collaborative abilities. 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.

Responsibilities
  • Achieving the power targets for Apple cellular products.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve power and thermal targets.
  • Participating in power analysis and debugging for power regressions by analyzing modem logs.
  • Expanding the existing power and thermal dashboard use cases.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors and/or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent field.
  • Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in power and thermal optimization and embedded software.
  • Strong embedded skills including design, programming (using C and/or C++).
  • Hands-on experience in debugging of modem products.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Strong expertise in the area of modem power management system/SW architecture & power flows
  • Strong expertise in design and implementation of modem power management drivers

    Experience in trouble shooting complex race conditions between SW and HW power management flows.
  • Experience in scripting (python and/or perl).

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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