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

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Apple stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a Core Wi‑Fi Embedded Software Engineer to design, develop, and optimize the Wi‑Fi networking subsystem across Apple products.

You will work across frameworks, APIs, UI, OS services, and drivers with hardware teams to deliver features from ideation to testing. You will balance usability, performance and efficiency while solving complex networking challenges on embedded targets.

Qualifications

• Data structures knowledge and applications.
• Experience with C/C++, Objective-C or Java.
• Strong Layer 2/3 networking and QoS experience.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
• English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize the Wi-Fi networking subsystem across Apple products.
• Collaborate across stacks (Frameworks, API, UI, OS services, drivers) and hardware teams.
• Own full software development cycle from ideation to testing and measurement.
• Balance usability, performance and efficiency in implemented features.

Skills

C/C++

Objective-C

Java

Networking (Layer 2/3)

QoS

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Job description

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

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Join our Core Wi-Fi team and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the absolute best user-experience. As part of the Wi-Fi software development team, we make decisions that influence the connectivity experience on products people use every single day, across the world! Are you a software development enthusiast that is passionate about internet-enabled devices, Wi-Fi, wireless technologies and networking protocols? If your answer is yes, we may have the job for you.

Description

As Wi-Fi team member, you'll be responsible for crafting, developing and optimizing Wi-Fi networking subsystem software across Apple products including iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. You will also be working across software stacks (Frameworks and API, UI, OS services, and drivers) to maintain and productize features collaboratively with the hardware and software teams within all of Apple. You will own, drive and execute the full software development cycle - from the ideation, design, implementation, to testing and measuring the success of the feature you develop. We want you to make intelligent compromises between several contradictory factors such as ease of use, performance and efficiency.

Minimum Qualifications

• You have proven knowledge of data structures and their applications
• You’re experienced developing software using C/C+, Objective-C, or Java
• You have strong competency and experience in Layer 2, Layer 3 networking, and QoS
• You have excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, programming and debugging skills
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
• English language proficiency is required for this position

Preferred Qualifications

• You enjoy taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm
• You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
• You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
• You have experience developing software using embedded SDKs, frameworks and/or BSPs
• You have knowledge and experience of different LAN and WAN technologies
• You have knowledge of IEEE 802.11/Wi-Fi Protocols
• Linux / Unix kernel networking stack knowledge and understanding of operating system fundamentals
• You're experienced with hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets. e.g., GDB, shell scripting, packet tracing (tcpdump, Wireshark)

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $142,300 and $263,300, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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