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Core Wi-Fi Embedded Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple· Software and Services
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Hybrid (San Diego, CA)$142.3k - $263.3kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Wi‑Fi software development engineer focused on crafting, developing, and optimizing Wi‑Fi networking subsystem software across Apple products. Owns full software development cycle from ideation to testing, collaborating across stacks and with hardware/software teams to deliver features with careful trade-offs between usability, performance, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Craft, develop and optimize Wi‑Fi networking subsystem software across Apple products (iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV).
  • Work across software stacks (Frameworks and API, UI, OS services, and drivers) to maintain and productize features.
  • Own, drive and execute the full software development cycle—from ideation and design to implementation, testing and measuring feature success.
  • Collaborate with hardware and software teams to deliver integrated solutions across Apple products.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
  • Proven knowledge of data structures and their applications
  • Experience developing software using C/C++, Objective-C, or Java
  • Strong competency in Layer 2, Layer 3 networking, and QoS
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, programming and debugging skills
  • Collaborative mindset with ability to drive multiple projects across teams
  • English language proficiency
  • Experience developing software using embedded SDKs, frameworks and/or BSPs
  • Knowledge of different LAN and WAN technologies
  • Knowledge of IEEE 802.11/Wi‑Fi Protocols
  • Linux/Unix kernel networking stack knowledge and understanding of OS fundamentals
  • Hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets (e.g., GDB, shell scripting, packet tracing like tcpdump, Wireshark)

Skills

Required:Data StructuresC/C++, Objective-C, or JavaLayer 2 and Layer 3 networking, QoSEmbedded software developmentIEEE 802.11/Wi-Fi ProtocolsDebugging and troubleshooting
Nice to have:Linux/Unix kernel networking

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for education related to career advancement
  • Discretionary bonuses or commissions (potential)
  • Relocation support (potential)
  • Employee stock purchase plan eligibility
  • Discretionary employee stock units (RSU) eligibility
Last updated Jul 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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