Apple
Cellular Modem RF Software Engineering Program Manager
$167K–$312K
Cupertino, California +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 2, 2026
- Location
- Cupertino, California
San Diego, California - Experience
- 10+ years relevant industry experience.
- Education
- BS
About the job
Leads cellular modem RF software development and productization, coordinating engineering execution, verification, testing, release, risk management, and executive reporting.
What you'll do
- Own RF software development controlling cellular RF transceivers and front-end components, and track implementation, pre-silicon validation, and feature bring-up.
- Manage software productization through system, field, and interoperability testing and production ramp; drive validation, releases, improvements, and defect resolution.
- Anticipate risks, resolve bottlenecks and conflicts, and communicate program status, metrics, risks, and issues to executives.
What they ask for
- BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Hands-on engineering management/leadership or program/project management experience in the FW/SW domain.
- Proven experience in wireless modem Layer 1 / RF Software development and/or RF verification.
Nice to have
- Understanding of embedded software/firmware development lifecycle, cellular modem baseband building blocks, RF components, and cellular RF features.
- Experience with wireless standards (5G-NR/4G LTE/UMTS/GSM/CDMA).
Pay
$166,600 and $296,000 USD base salary; $175,500 and $311,700 USD base salary
Tools
FW/SW, Layer 1, RF Software, 5G-NR, 4G LTE, UMTS, GSM, CDMA
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