WiFi Network Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Services

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Sacramento, CA
Salary
$157,700–$280,600 / yr
Posted
20 days ago
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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 · WiFi Network Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Services

The WiFi Network Reliability Engineer, Infrastructure Services joins the Infrastructure Services team to spearhead wireless innovation for retail stores. This role involves designing, planning, and deploying enterprise-grade wireless infrastructure, including Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, cellular, and private 5G. You will conduct site surveys, produce heat maps, and manage RF policies, SSIDs, and VLANs to ensure optimal performance. As a Tier 3 escalation point, you will resolve complex networking challenges using deep technical skills in IEEE 802.11 standards, 802.1x, RADIUS, and EAP-TLS. You will utilize tools like Ekahau, AirMagnet, and Spectrum Analyzers while working with technologies from Cisco, Aruba, Mist, and Meraki. The work focuses on maintaining high-density wireless connectivity and integrating infrastructure with wired LAN, network access control, and security platforms.

What you'll do

  • Design, plan, and deploy enterprise-grade wireless network infrastructure across store, campus, and branch environments.
  • Conduct site surveys to assess RF environments and produce detailed heat maps and deployment recommendations.
  • Configure and manage RF policies, SSIDs, VLANs, QoS, band steering, and roaming parameters.
  • Serve as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex wireless issues affecting connectivity, throughput, or interference.
  • Perform in-depth RF spectrum analysis, packet captures, and protocol-level diagnostics to resolve performance degradation.
  • Proactively monitor network health using specialized tools and tune infrastructure to meet SLO targets.
  • Integrate wireless infrastructure with wired LAN, network access control (NAC), and security platforms.
  • Author and maintain internal runbooks, SOPs, and knowledge-base articles to build team capability.

What we're looking for

  • 7+ years in network engineering and 4+ years focused on wireless solutions including IEEE 802.11 standards, encryption, WIDS, and RADIUS.
  • Experience in high-density wireless network deployments and knowledge of TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), routing, and switching.
  • Familiarity with Cisco, Aruba, Mist Wireless, Meraki Wireless, Cisco ISE, AirOS, IOS-XE, Cisco DNAC, or Splunk.
  • Experience using Spectrum Analyzers, Protocol Analyzers, RF Planning tools, and Site Survey Tools.
  • Knowledge of wireless client chipset/driver and RF engineering with consideration of regional frequency and power regulations.
  • Over 10 years of hands-on experience with wireless solutions and wireless network infrastructure (preferred).
  • Experience with automation, tooling, and scripting, with preferred expertise in Ansible and Python (preferred).
  • BS in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent job-related experience (preferred).

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