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Systems Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple· Software and Services
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $277.6kfull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Join Apple’s Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team to design and build next-generation wireless and connectivity solutions, writing drivers, embedded firmware, and full-stack systems for high performance with low power across Apple devices.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop drivers for custom wireless hardware.
  • Implement system-level boot, reset, and recovery flows for wireless chipsets.
  • Build robust debug tools and diagnostic systems for complex wireless platforms.
  • Develop full-stack solutions for inter-chip communication.
  • Optimize data paths for maximum speed and minimal latency.
  • Debug and resolve critical issues across the technology stack.
  • Collaborate closely with hardware, OS, and technology teams.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 3+ years of experience writing drivers for large operating systems.
  • Proficiency in programming in C and/or C++.
  • Solid understanding of system programming (memory, process management).
  • Strong debugging skills in complex environments.

Skills

Required:Driver development for large OSC / C++ programmingSystem programmingDebugging across hardware/software boundariesCommunication & collaboration
Nice to have:Embedded firmware developmentCommunication buses (UART, USB, SPI, PCIe)Wireless protocols (Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Thread)Low-power optimizationReal-time operating systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
  • Relocation assistance (possible)
  • Employee stock plan eligibility (RSU, ESPP)
Last updated Jul 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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