Firmware Development Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 129,300 - 225,300; Full time

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Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Firmware Development Engineer for Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems to contribute to Apple's Wi‑Fi products. You will design, develop and test firmware for Wi‑Fi chip sets, collaborating with hardware and systems engineers to meet requirements.

You will implement 802.11 algorithms in C/C++, work with test teams to validate features, and follow release processes. A BS in EE and strong C/C++/Git skills are required; MS and 5+ years are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in electrical engineering or equivalent required.
• Fluent in C/C++.
• Understanding of wireless communications and networking stack exposure.
• Understanding of communication theory and can discuss wireless systems.
• Fluent in Git or equivalent source control.
• Collaborative and able to drive multiple projects across teams.
• Consistently achieves results under tough circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Develop firmware code for Apple’s Wi‑Fi chip sets.
• Design, code and integrate C/C++ for Wi‑Fi algorithms implementing the 802.11 protocol.
• Collaborate with test teams to validate features.
• Follow established release processes for features.

Skills

C/C++

Wireless networking

Git

Communication & collaboration

5+ years experience

Education

BS in electrical engineering

MS in electrical engineering

Job description

Firmware Development Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Cupertino, California, United States – Software and Services

We’re looking for a firmware engineer to contribute to the next Wi‑Fi products that Apple is building. The candidate will design, develop and test firmware code implementing different functionality of Apple's Wi‑Fi solution.

Description

The candidate will work with hardware and systems engineers developing requirements for multiple features, designing HW/SW split and working with test engineers to integrate and test their features.

Responsibilities

• You will develop firmware code for Apple’s Wi‑Fi chip sets
• You will design / code / integrate code in C/C++ for Wi‑Fi based algorithms to implement the 802.11 protocol
• You will work with test teams to validate the developed features
• Follow process for releasing features

Minimum Qualifications

• You’re fluent in C/C++
• You understand wireless communications and have networking stack exposure
• You understand communication theory and can contribute to technical discussions regarding wireless systems
• You’re fluent in Git or other code source management tools
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
• You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
• You possess a BS in electrical engineering or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• You have a MS in electrical engineering or equivalent
• You have 5+ years experience
• 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
• You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

Compensation

Base pay range: $129,300 to $225,300, plus Apple employee stock programs, benefits, potential bonuses and relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Benefits

Apple employees receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. Apple also offers discretionary stock unit awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Apple is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Accessibility

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