Senior Level Wireless Engineer Jobs
Senior level wireless engineer jobs put experienced engineers in charge of network architecture decisions, end-to-end project ownership, and the technical direction of teams executing complex deployments. Openings concentrate across Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Telecommunications, with 2% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Apple, Connectivity Source |T-Mobile Authorized Retailer, and BeMobile hiring at this level now.
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Join our Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) team and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the best user-experience. We're a passionate and critical team that designs, develops and integrates software for cellular chipsets in Apple products. You will join a hands-on development team that nurtures creativity and generates novel solutions to deliver engineering perfection.
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 cellular team, you’ll craft sophisticated groundbreaking embedded software that deliver more performance in our products than ever before. Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new cellular technologies that continually outperform the previous iterations! By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries, redefine what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.
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Apple’s Cellular Software team is seeking talented, highly motivated and disciplined engineers to work across layers on groundbreaking cellular technologies. The position involves identifying and/or developing core cellular technologies that solves everyday problems for customers using iPhone, iPad, Watch and other wireless product lines. We are passionate about keeping our users connected 24/7 wherever they go. This team takes pride in not just coming up with proven software designs but also in disrupting traditional models of the cellular ecosystem. We do whatever it takes to bring user experience to the next level. ","responsibilities":"Specify, design, and implement PHY/Layer1 Control Software/Firmware of a state-of-the-art mobile wireless communications system.
Implement key scheduling, control processing in tight timeline, latency, and energy constraints.
Assist in the development of pre-silicon emulation systems/virtual platforms and use them for pre-silicon Layer1 Control SW design and verification.
Evaluate and implement leading edge tools for build, formal verification, and test.
Define methodologies and standards.
Preferred Qualifications
Deep understanding of cellular uplink procedure - RACH, Scheduling Request, SRS, CSI, Antenna selection algorithms.
Working knowledge of computer architecture with particular emphasis on the HW/SW interfaces of high-speed communication subsystems.
Experience with silicon prototyping, emulation systems, and virtual platforms.
Experience in SW verification and HW validation utilizing scripting and/or automation frameworks with strong experience debugging embedded software systems using system simulators, spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, JTAG debuggers.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors and/or Masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
10-15+ years of relevant industry experience.
In-depth hands-on experience with real-time embedded cellular 4G/5G/6G PHY L1.
Strong understanding of software engineering principles using C and/or C++, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and concurrent programming.
Pay & Benefits
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.
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Senior Level Wireless Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a senior level wireless engineer job?
Employers at this level look for engineers who have owned full project lifecycles, not just contributed to them. Deep expertise in RF design, 5G protocols, or network optimization, combined with evidence of mentoring junior engineers or leading cross-functional teams, sets candidates apart. Certifications like CWNE or vendor-specific credentials from Cisco or Ericsson strengthen a profile significantly at this stage.
Which companies hire senior level wireless engineers?
Companies hiring senior level wireless engineers right now include Apple, Connectivity Source |T-Mobile Authorized Retailer, and BeMobile, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers telecom carriers, defense contractors, infrastructure vendors, and large enterprises modernizing their private wireless networks.
Are there remote senior level wireless engineer jobs?
Yes, though many roles require some on-site presence given the hands-on nature of RF testing and network deployment. About 2% of senior level wireless engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, concentrated in architecture, planning, and consulting roles where physical site access is less critical.
What makes a wireless engineer role senior level?
Senior level wireless engineer roles are defined by scope, ownership, and influence. Engineers at this stage lead network design decisions, own technical outcomes across multi-site or enterprise-scale deployments, and are expected to mentor mid-level engineers. The work shifts from executing assigned tasks to setting technical direction, evaluating vendor solutions, and driving standards across a team or organization.
Which industries hire the most senior level wireless engineers?
Senior Level wireless engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive demand because they operate large-scale wireless infrastructure, run dense private networks, or are actively deploying next-generation connectivity that requires experienced engineering leadership.