Senior Software Systems Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking a Senior Software Systems Engineer for the Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team in Cupertino. You will design and optimize Bluetooth software, focusing on efficient algorithms and coexistence with other radios to deliver robust wireless experiences.

As part of a cross-functional group, you will influence software and hardware design, mentor teammates, and tackle complex multi-threaded systems, performance, and debugging challenges across Wi-Fi, cellular, Thread, and satellite

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong experience with Python.
• Broad experience in overall system design and implementation.
• Solid understanding of multi‑threaded programming and synchronization.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science (or an equivalent qualification) is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of new features.
• Defining, planning, and designing the overall system architectures and protocols for our products.
• Work cross-functionally with other software teams.
• Debugging failures during field, interoperability, and type‑approval testing.

Skills

Python

System design

Multithreaded programming

Debugging

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science

Job description

Senior Software Systems Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Join our Bluetooth Wireless team and be part of our innovation engine that drives the future! You will be part of the team where the focus is on enriching people’s lives by designing efficient and useful algorithms and driving well established technologies like Bluetooth and its coexistence with other radios. In this role you will take a systems approach to enable the best performance of wireless radios. This work requires strong understanding of wireless communications, signal processing and software engineering knowledge. If you think you are a great match for this role and are passionate about building awesome Bluetooth solutions, reach out to us.

Description

In this role, you'll be working on the design of BT systems, focusing on wireless aspects. They will be involved in the early design phase and have the opportunity to influence the software design and provide hardware design recommendations. The candidate will communicate with cross-functional partners, including hardware, software, firmware, marketing, and performance teams, across various radio technologies such as Wi‑Fi, cellular, Thread, and satellite. Their responsibilities will include specifying requirements for design improvements and identifying new areas for enhancement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implementation of new features.
• Defining, planning, and designing the overall system architectures and protocols for our products.
• Work cross-functionally with other software teams.
• Debugging failures during field, interoperability, and type‑approval testing.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience.
• Strong experience with Python
• Broad experience in overall system design and implementation
• Solid understanding of multi‑threaded programming and synchronization.
• Strong problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science (or an equivalent qualification) is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience mentoring other team members while leading projects.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently or in small teams.
• Comfortable with juggling projects across different domains.
• Excellent debugging skills in wireless communications environments

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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