WiFi Experience Software Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area is seeking a Wireless Software Engineer on the eSIM team.

You will design, develop, and embed Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and other wireless features across iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Apple TV, collaborating with hardware and software teams to deliver seamless connectivity. You will own the full software development cycle from ideation to testing, balance performance with usability, and push state-of-the-art networking tech.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and optimize Wi-Fi networking subsystem software across Apple products.
• Collaborate across stacks and departments to maintain and productize features.
• Own, drive and execute the full software development cycle from ideation to testing.
• Balance ease of use, performance and efficiency while making intelligent trade-offs.

Skills

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Curiosity

TCP/IP knowledge

UNIX experience

Operating systems fundamentals

Programming

Debugging

Analytical skills

802.11 knowledge

Education

Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

UNIX systems

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Software and Services

Are you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely accepted technology? In the Wireless Software group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more. You’ll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the-art connectivity technologies. You’ll collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. If you join us, you’ll help build world-renowned wireless systems so flawless that they almost feel like magic. Join Apple’s Wireless Software Engineer eSIM team and drive innovation that matters! We have shipped eSIM features in iPads, cellular watch and most recently in iPhone. We create and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the absolute best user-experience. If you are passionate about writing code and would be interested in developing eSIM features for Apple’s Cellular Products, then we may have the job for you. The Wireless Technologies team is looking for a strong programmer to join our growing eSIM team.

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

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
• Obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to tackle everyday problems in innovative ways
• Knowledge 802.11 technologies and standards
• Experience with UNIX systems, and a deep understanding of operating system fundamentals
• Understanding of TCP/IP suite of protocols
• Excellent analytical, programming and debugging skills

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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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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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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