Wifi/Bluetooth Software Engineer - Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Are you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely accepted technology? In the Wireless Software group, you'll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and more. You'll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the art connectivity technologies. You'll collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers' connections with their devices. If you join us, you'll help build world-renowned wireless systems so seamless that they almost feel like magic. Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and drive innovation that matters. As part of the Wireless team, we will be working on building solutions for Wireless technologies. We are looking for a reciprocal individual who can get results and innovation in a high-paced environment. Someone who can extract extraordinary value from a task otherwise seen as routine to others. Dynamic, inspiring people and innovative, industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. You should join the Apple Wireless Performance Team if you want to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.

Description

Wifi / Bluetooth Software Engineer is responsible for developing and delivering Bluetooth and Wifi software for multiple Apple Products. This involves developing state-of-the-art device drivers for firmware, perform board bring-up and HW validation, review HW schematics and assist HW debugging. You will also support factory testing, resolve critical issues on-site, perform modem SW integration, and stabilize the baseline. Work closely with partners like HW, RF, Protocol, and QA as well.

Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain automated testing frameworks using Python, applying object-oriented programming principles, data structures, and algorithms to ensure wireless connectivity across Apple's product ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, Watch).

Implement comprehensive test suites leveraging Python libraries and frameworks to validate new wireless features, protocols, and technologies, utilizing software engineering methodologies and testing strategies learned through specialized technical training

While considering computer architectures, processor fundamentals, and hardware constraints, conduct performance analysis and benchmarking of wireless software components, applying statistical analysis and data interpretation techniques to identify bottlenecks, optimize system performance, and ensure seamless 24/7 connectivity for end users

Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to identify, reproduce, and debug complex wireless software issues, utilizing debugging tools, version control systems (such as Git), and software development best practices

Design and execute automated calibration workflows for WiFi and Bluetooth radios using embedded test equipment (LitePoint, Spectrum Analyzers), developing Python-based automation scripts to interface with test instruments via SCPI/API commands, perform RF measurements (transmit power, receiver sensitivity, EVM, spectral mask), and validate calibration data against Apple's stringent quality specifications across production device variants.

Develop data acquisition and analysis pipelines to collect, process, and visualize RF measurement data from LitePoint and spectrum analyzer test sessions, implementing Python scripts using libraries (NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) to perform statistical analysis on calibration results and generate automated pass/fail reports with traceability for manufacturing and engineering teams.

Maintain and optimize Jenkins-based continuous testing infrastructure for WiFi and Bluetooth validation, creating parameterized Jenkins jobs that orchestrate test execution across multiple embedded test stations, implement parallel test scheduling to maximize throughput

Experience in HW and SW development and Integration, utilizing C and C++ for RTOS-controlled firmware, along with virtual memory, concurrency, threads, locking, synchronization, and scheduling

Preferred Qualifications

ARM / Cortex Assembly programming skills

Experience in RF Certification

Experience in Power Tables

Experience in Device Drivers

Minimum Qualifications

At least 3 years of experience in BSP/Device Driver development and debugging.

Strong programming skills in C and C++

Experience in Wireless RF/Protocol, preferably in WiFi/Bluetooth/UWB connectivity.

Deep understanding of multi-core embedded HW system and RTOS Good at analyzing and triaging complicated modem issues

Highly motivated and disciplined, self-starter

A good team player with strong verbal and written interpersonal skills, fluent English communication is a must-have

Seeking expertise in troubleshooting complex wireless issues using AI-powered triage and root-cause analysis.

Experience with generative AI and integrating AI into engineering workflows is essential.

Investigate, prototype, and deliver new and innovative system solutions

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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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

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