Apple has started looking for engineers to help build its next generation of wireless technology. Several job listings tied to 6G development have appeared in recent weeks, with openings in locations like San Diego and Israel. The roles range from system engineers focused on Layer 2/3 architecture to positions involving AI integration in wireless networks.
This hiring wave comes just months after Apple introduced its first in-house 5G modem, the C1, which launched inside the iPhone 16e. That chip marked a step toward reducing Apple’s reliance on Qualcomm, although most flagship models still use Qualcomm’s hardware — and will likely continue to through at least early 2027.
With 6G not expected to roll out commercially until around 2030, Apple’s move might seem early. But for a company that likes to control its entire tech stack, getting involved this soon makes sense. The sooner Apple starts developing its own 6G tech, the more influence it can have on future standards and patents — and the more leverage it gains to lower licensing costs down the line.
Beyond hiring, Apple is also participating in key industry groups, including the Next G Alliance, which focuses on North American leadership in future wireless systems. These early moves show Apple isn’t waiting on the sidelines. Instead, it’s positioning itself to play a bigger role in what comes after 5G.
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