Firmware Engineer, Wi‑Fi & Wireless Systems

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

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.