Software Development Engineer - Wi-Fi Experience Team

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 251,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a talented Software Development Engineer for its Wi-Fi Experience Team. This role involves designing and optimizing Wi-Fi networking software for a range of innovative products, including iPhone and Mac. As a key team member, you will collaborate with hardware and software teams to enhance user experiences. If you are passionate about software development and eager to tackle challenges in networking protocols, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a company that values innovation and diversity, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience with C/C++ or Objective-C.
• Deep understanding of UNIX systems and TCP/IP protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize Wi-Fi networking subsystem software across Apple products.
• Drive the full software development cycle from ideation to testing.

Skills

C/C++

Objective-C

UNIX systems

TCP/IP protocols

analytical skills

programming skills

debugging skills

Job description

Software Development Engineer - Wi-Fi Experience Team

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200573152

Join our Sensing & Connectivity 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? Are you passionate about Internet-enabled devices and networking protocols? Do you want to learn more about Wi-Fi and other wireless technologies? If your answer is yes, we may have the job for you.

Description

As Wi-Fi team member, you'll be responsible for designing, 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 be expected to 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

1. 5+ years experience developing software using C/C++, or Objective-C
2. Experience with UNIX systems, and a deep understanding of operating system fundamentals
3. Understanding of TCP/IP suite of protocols
4. Excellent analytical, programming and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

1. Thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
2. Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
3. Experience developing on Apple platforms
4. UI/UX development experience
5. Excellent collaboration skills
6. Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to tackle everyday problems in innovative ways
7. Knowledge of 802.11 technologies and standards

Pay & Benefits

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.