Wi-Fi Performance Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino seeks a Wi-Fi Performance Software Engineer to join Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems.

You will benchmark, characterize, and improve Wi‑Fi performance across Apple platforms, building lab setups to simulate varied conditions and scripting tools to aid analysis. You will analyze both Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth performance, collaborate across teams, and influence optimization strategies to deliver best user experiences in Apple’s ecosystem.

Qualifications

• TCP/IP protocol knowledge required.
• 8+ years in 802.11 MAC/PHY.
• Strong Python scripting experience.
• Experience with iPerf, Ixia, and Wireshark.
• Exposure to AI/ML tools for data analysis.
• Debug and analyze issues by examining protocol stack layers.
• Understand impact of interference on Wi‑Fi and BT performance.

Responsibilities

• Benchmark Wi‑Fi performance on Apple platforms.
• Characterize new connectivity features and improve system performance.
• Measure and analyze Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth performance across coexistence scenarios.
• Build lab setups that simulate different system conditions.
• Develop scripts and tools to aid in data analysis and triaging issues.

Skills

TCP/IP

802.11 MAC/PHY

Python

iPerf

Wireshark

AI/ML tools

Protocol stack debugging

Bluetooth coexistence

Tools

C

C++

Objective-C

Ixia

Job description

Wi-Fi Performance Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Join Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems and drive innovation that matters! We create and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the absolute best user‑experience. Our team works on Apple eco‑system of devices that delivers best quality of wireless connectivity.

Description

Responsible for performance benchmarking, characterization of new connectivity features and improving Wi‑Fi system performance on Apple platforms. Measure & analyze both Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth system performance for various coexistence driven scenarios. Ability to build lab setups that simulate different system conditions. Ability to work on scripts and tools that aid in analysis.

Minimum Qualifications

• You have domain expertise with the TCP/IP suite of protocols
• You have deep knowledge of 802.11 MAC/PHY protocol with 8+ years relevant industry experience
• You have strong experience with Python scripting
• You're experienced with iPerf, Ixia, & Wireshark
• Exposure to interaction with AI/ML tools to streamline data analysis and triaging of issues
• Debug and analysis of issues by examining different layers of the protocol stack
• Understand impact of interference on Wi‑Fi and BT performance

Preferred Qualifications

• Software engineering experience with C, Objective‑C, C++ is highly preferred
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while confidently driving multiple projects across many teams
• You are obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
• You have the ability to improve system performance to provide good end user experience

Compensation and 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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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Application Process

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.