Software Engineer - Cellular Data Plane Systems

Apple’s Cellular Data Plane Systems team is seeking a motivated and talented junior software engineer to join our architecture, features, and validation efforts. In this role, you will contribute to a sophisticated system simulation environment that models and validates both hardware and software components. You will work alongside world-class engineers to shape next-generation cellular data plane technologies, helping define reference models and drive validation of complex, cutting-edge systems., We are a cellular data plane system team responsible for architecture and feature definitions, reference models, validation, and simulation. You will work on a complex system simulation environment that simulates and validates HW and SW, playing a key role in ensuring the correctness and performance of our data plane systems. The role offers significant exposure to real-time software, network protocol stacks, and simulation frameworks, with the opportunity to grow across the full stack of cellular modem software development.”,”responsibilities”:”Develop, maintain, and extend a complex system simulation environment for HW and SW validation. Implement and validate cellular data plane features in C++ and Python. Collaborate with architecture and systems teams to translate feature definitions into reference models and simulation components. Analyze simulation results to identify issues and drive resolution across cross-functional teams. Contribute to test infrastructure and automated validation pipelines.

Do you have experience in Software development?, Do you have a Master’s degree?, Experience with embedded or real-time (RT) software development. Experience with simulation frameworks or model-based development environments. Familiarity with network protocols at the IP layer and above. Knowledge of modem L2 protocol layers such as Wi-Fi MAC, or 3GPP cellular MAC, RLC, or PDCP. A proactive, self-directed approach with strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. BS/MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field., Validated experienced of professional software engineering experience. Strong proficiency in C++ and Python. Solid understanding of software design principles and debugging methodologies. Fluency in written and spoken English.