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

San Diego Until 9/21/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 23, 2026 Last posted July 23, 2026
Job description

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.

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

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)

About this role

Summary

Develop and optimize Wi-Fi subsystem software for Apple products across multiple layers and platforms.

Job title

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

Experience level

mid level

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

software

Location requirements

On-site in San Diego, no remote work allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

C/C++Layer 2 networkingLayer 3 networkingQoSdebugging

Preferred skills

embedded SDKsBSPsLAN and WAN technologiesIEEE 802.11/Wi-Fi protocolsLinux/Unix kernel networkingshell scriptingpacket tracing

Specializations

Wi-Finetworking protocolsembedded softwarewireless technologiesLinux/Unix
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

San Diego, CA, USA

On-site City