About this role

Apple is hiring a intern-level Systems Engineer in the operations function based in Munich, Germany. The posting calls out experience with Python, C, Data Structures.

Role: Systems Engineer
Function: operations
Level: intern
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Internship
Location: Munich, Germany
Department: Hardware
Posted: Nov 25, 2025

Job description

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As a System Engineering Intern, you will be a part of a team that is responsible for development of MIMO related physical-layer features in 4G-LTE and 5G-NR. You will (1) define features and requirements, (2) explore and propose concepts & algorithms, (3) develop and simulate models to ensure robust functionality & performance, and/or (4) contribute to power- & area-efficient realization.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>Currently enrolled in a M.S. or Ph.D. degree program in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Availability for 6 months or longer.
Solid foundations in signal processing and communication theory, such as filter design, OFDM, MIMO techniques, signal/parameter estimation and detection.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Solid grasp of engineering mathematics, including linear algebra, probability and random processes.
Experience with Matlab, C/C++ and/or Python for algorithm development, modeling, and link-level simulation.
Strong teamwork spirit, respect for diverse viewpoints, ability to effectively communicate (in English) and work with a globally located team across different time-zones.
Eagerness to learn new things and take up new challenges.
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>In addition, candidates with strengths in one or more of the following areas will be given preference.
• Familiarity with MIMO, self-interference cancellation and other 6G related research and development topics.
• Familiarity with cellular communication standards, in particular 4G-LTE and 5G-NR RAN1/RAN4, including PHY procedures.
• Familiarity with RF impairments.