Virtual Prototyping Specialist – RF embedded systems (m/f/d)

September 15, 2026

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Imagine what you could do here. 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.

Dynamic, amazing people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norms here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.

Join us to help design the next groundbreaking Apple product! If you are eager to work on challenges that no one has solved yet, you will have an outstanding and phenomenal opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple customers every single day. In this outstanding role, you will be responsible for the design and development of Virtual Prototype models and platforms for Apple RF embedded systems.

Are you ready to join some of the world"s leading engineers and help us deliver the next generation of ground-breaking Apple products?

As a member of our Design Verification team in this highly transparent role, you are our specialist in crafting Virtual Prototype models and platforms for our RF-embedded systems. These virtual prototype platforms are targeted for pre-silicon Firmware and software development and system verification before silicon availability. You are going to identify modeling requirements with all key stakeholders, including system engineering and FW/SW development teams.

A strong part of your job is also to focus on model optimization in terms of performance and memory footprint. Another responsibility will also be to support the FW/SW teams across different locations during FW/SW bring-up. Your contribution to our chips will impact the way people use our devices!

Proven experience in C/C++ programming\ We will be counting on your expertise and years of hands-on experience in object-oriented programming concepts\ Your communication skills are excellent, and you are used to working in an environment with tight-knit collaboration with different teams, like the rest of us here at Apple. You love working in an open and multicultural environment\ Proficient English language skills are required for this position

Bachelor"s or Master"s or higher degree in Electrical Engineering or Communication Engineering with some years of working experience, or a PhD in a relevant field of research with excellent results.\ Prior experience in SystemC programming, transaction-level modeling (TLM), and general simulator concepts is desirable\ Hands-on experience in the cellular modem and digital signal processing areas is an advantage\ Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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