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Apple

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

21 days ago• San Diego, CA

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Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.

★ 3.7 out of 5 · 120 reviews

  • Size: 10,000+ employees
  • Industry: Technology: Manufacturing
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  • 3.7/5 in overall job satisfaction
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Join our Core Wi-Fi team and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people's lives and deliver the absolute best user-experience. As part of the Wi-Fi software development team, we make decisions that influence the connectivity experience on products people use every single day, across the world! Are you a software development enthusiast that is passionate about internet-enabled devices, Wi-Fi, wireless technologies and networking protocols? If your answer is yes, we may have the job for you.

Description

As Wi-Fi team member, you'll be responsible for crafting, 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

You enjoy taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm

You build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances

You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise

You have experience developing software using embedded SDKs, frameworks and/or BSPs

You have knowledge and experience of different LAN and WAN technologies

You have knowledge of IEEE 802.11/Wi-Fi Protocols

Linux / Unix kernel networking stack knowledge and understanding of operating system fundamentals

You're experienced with hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets. e.g., GDB, shell scripting, packet tracing (tcpdump, Wireshark)

Minimum Qualifications

You have proven knowledge of data structures and their applications

You're experienced developing software using C/C+, Objective-C, or Java

You have strong competency and experience in Layer 2, Layer 3 networking, and QoS

You have excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, programming and debugging skills

You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

English language proficiency is required for this position

Pay & 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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Additional Information

  • Salary: $142,300 – $263,300
  • Posted: 21 days ago
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