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Cellular Power Systems Engineer

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Posted Oct 17, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Engineering & R&D Electrical, Electronics & Controls Engineering
Salary
$122.7K – $214.3K/yr
Location
San Diego, California, United States Sunnyvale, California, United States
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

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Role Summary

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The Cellular Power Systems Engineer works on power architecture and optimization for cellular products, driving system-level specifications and power design from product requirements through commercialization. The role collaborates across engineering disciplines and contributes to pre- and post-silicon work supporting productization.

What You'll Do

  • Define system-level specifications and power architecture for cellular products.
  • Drive power optimizations to meet product requirements in collaboration with HW, SW, FW, RF, Thermal, and PMU teams.
  • Contribute to pre-silicon and post-silicon power modeling, feature bring-up, verification, validation, and modem energy analysis.

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Qualifications

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field; knowledge of cellular communication technologies including 5G; experience with power optimization methodologies and familiarity with system power architecture.

Required

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • Knowledge of cellular communication technologies including 5G.
  • Experience in working with power optimization methodologies and familiarity with system power architecture.

Preferred

  • Experience with power breakdown and power waveform analysis.
  • Experience with pre-Silicon power modeling.
  • Experience in end-to-end timeline analysis and defining the interactions between HW, SW, and FW.
  • Familiarity with 6G.

Original job description

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Summary

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! Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. We are looking for expert and highly self-motivated system engineers to work on the most exciting problems related to cellular modem power optimization.

Description

As a member of systems engineering team working on cellular power, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to work on the most interesting and challenging problems related to power architecture and optimization. In our team, we have the mission to design and deliver most power efficient design for the cellular products. In this role you will be working cross-functionally across many disciplines to drive the optimal power architecture starting with the product requirements all the way to commercialization. You will work on defining system level specifications, proposing innovative ideas, defining power architecture, and driving the power optimizations to meet the product requirements.

Responsibilities

This position requires strong collaboration with cross-functional teams including HW, SW, FW, RF, Thermal, and PMU teams to ensure the end-to-end system requirements are met.
You will also have a critical role in pre-silicon and post-silicon including power architecture design, power modeling, feature bring-up, verification, validation, and modem energy analysis, to support productization.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Knowledge of cellular communication technologies including 5G.
Experience in working with power optimization methodologies and familiarity with system power architecture.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with power breakdown and power waveform analysis.
Experience with pre-Silicon power modeling.
Experience in end-to-end timeline analysis and defining the interactions between HW, SW, and FW.
Familiarity with 6G.

Pay & Benefits — San Diego, California, United States

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 $122,700 and $214,300, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

Pay & Benefits — Sunnyvale, California, United States

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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.