Core Wi-Fi Embedded Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $142,300–$263,300 / yr
Posted: 98 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · Core Wi-Fi Embedded Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

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Core Wi-Fi Embedded Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems joins the Core Wi-Fi team to craft, develop, and optimize Wi-Fi networking subsystem software across various products including iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV. This role involves working across software stacks—including Frameworks, APIs, UI, OS services, and drivers—to productize features in collaboration with hardware and software teams. The engineer manages the full development cycle from ideation and design to implementation and testing while balancing performance and efficiency. Required skills include proficiency in C/C++, Objective-C, or Java, along with expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking, QoS, and IEEE 802.11 protocols. Candidates should possess experience with embedded SDKs, Linux/Unix kernel networking stacks, and troubleshooting tools like GDB, shell scripting, and packet tracing to solve complex connectivity problems within the wireless technology domain.

Skills

C Objective-C Java IEEE 802.11 Wi-Fi Layer 2 Layer 3 QoS Linux Unix GDB Shell Scripting tcpdump Wireshark SDKs BSPs

What you'll do

Develop and optimize Wi-Fi networking subsystem software across various Apple hardware products.
Integrate features across multiple software layers including Frameworks, APIs, UI, OS services, and drivers.
Manage the full software development lifecycle from initial ideation and design to implementation and testing.
Balance competing factors such as ease of use, performance, and efficiency during the development process.
Troubleshoot and debug issues on embedded targets using tools like GDB, shell scripting, and packet tracing.
Implement features based on Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking protocols and QoS standards.
Maintain and productize Wi-Fi features in coordination with hardware and software teams.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science.
Proficiency in English language is required.
Proven knowledge of data structures and their applications.
Experience developing software using C/C++, Objective-C, or Java.
Strong competency and experience in Layer 2, Layer 3 networking, and QoS.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving, programming, and debugging skills.
Experience developing software using embedded SDKs, frameworks, and/or BSPs (preferred).
Knowledge of IEEE 802.11/Wi-Fi Protocols, LAN/WAN technologies, and Linux/Unix kernel networking (preferred).