Systems Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 79 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $214k

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Systems Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

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The Systems Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems joins the team responsible for core wireless technologies like Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread. This role involves designing and building next-generation connectivity solutions where hardware meets software. Key responsibilities include writing drivers for custom wireless hardware, implementing system-level boot, reset, and recovery flows for chipsets, and developing full-stack solutions for inter-chip communication. The engineer will also build robust debug tools, optimize data paths for speed and low latency, and resolve critical issues across the technology stack. Candidates should be proficient in C and C++ with a strong understanding of system programming, memory management, and process management. Preferred skills include experience with embedded firmware, communication buses like UART, USB, SPI, and PCIe, as well as knowledge of wireless protocols and low-power optimization in embedded systems.

Skills

C C++ Embedded Firmware System Programming UART USB SPI PCIe Wi‑Fi Bluetooth Thread real‑time operating systems low‑power optimization Firmware

What you'll do

Design and develop drivers for custom wireless hardware.
Implement system-level boot, reset, and recovery flows for wireless chipsets.
Build robust debug tools and diagnostic systems for complex wireless platforms.
Develop full-stack solutions for inter-chip communication.
Optimize data paths to achieve maximum speed and minimal latency.
Debug and resolve critical issues across the entire technology stack.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience writing drivers for large operating systems.
Proficiency in programming in C and/or C++.
Solid understanding of system programming including memory and process management.
Strong debugging skills in complex environments.
Experience with embedded firmware development (preferred).
Knowledge of communication buses such as UART, USB, SPI, or PCIe (preferred).
Knowledge of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless protocols (preferred).