Systems Software Engineer - Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

About the role

As a Software Engineer in WTE, you'll design and build next-generation wireless and connectivity solutions that bring Apple products to life. You'll work where hardware meets software-writing drivers, developing embedded firmware, and building full-stack systems that deliver high performance with low power. Your work will impact hundreds of millions of users around the world.

Responsibilities

• You'll design and develop drivers for custom wireless hardware
• You'll implement system-level boot, reset, and recovery flows for wireless chipsets
• You'll build robust debug tools and diagnostic systems for complex wireless platforms
• You'll develop full-stack solutions for inter-chip communication
• Optimize data paths for maximum speed and minimal latency
• Debug and resolve critical issues across the technology stack
• Collaborate closely with hardware, OS, and technology teams

Requirements

• You're experienced with embedded firmware development
• You have knowledge of communication buses (UART, USB, SPI, PCIe)
• You have knowledge of Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, or other wireless protocols
• You demonstrate familiarity with low-power optimization in embedded systems
• You're experienced with real-time operating systems and low-level programming
• You have proven analytical skills across hardware/software boundaries
• You have excellent communication and collaboration skills
• You have a passion for innovative problem-solving and finding elegant solutions
• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience
• You have 3+ years of experience writing drivers for large operating systems
• You demonstrate proficiency in C and C++
• You have a solid understanding of system programming (memory, process management)
• You have strong debugging and problem-solving skills in complex environments
• Pay & Benefits
• Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Additional Information

Join Apple's Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team, the group behind the innovations that make Apple products Apple. We develop core wireless technologies, like our N1 networking chip, that power Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and Thread-enhancing features like AirDrop and Personal Hotspot with speed and reliability. Our work touches every Apple device-from iPhone and iPad to AirPods, Apple Watch, and AirTag. We create seamless connections, enable immersive experiences, and help set industry standards. If you love solving complex technical problems and want to shape how people interact with technology, we'd love to have you on the team.

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