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WiFi Software Systems Analysis Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

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Location
San Diego, CA
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Job overview

The WiFi Software Systems Analysis Engineer will analyze WiFi and Bluetooth functional and performance issues and drive architectural improvements for future Apple products. The role works across platform architecture, standardization, firmware and host development, system test, and QA to advance proposals from concept to commercialization. It also develops system evaluation and debugging capabilities as needed, with an impact on iPhone, iPad, and Mac user experience.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

802.11 MAC/PHY ProtocolsWiFi StandardsSystems DebuggingWireless SniffersProtocol AnalyzersAI/ML ToolsAgent BuildingData AnalysisIssue TriageTCP/IP ProtocolsAnalytical SkillsDebugging SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationOrganizationCreativity

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's in CS, CE, EE or Equivalent

Full job description

Role Number: 200690299-3543

Summary

Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) organization and be part of a best-in-class team of engineers, working with multi-functional teams to drive innovation and develop products used by millions worldwide. We are looking for a highly reciprocal individual who can excel in a high-paced environment. Be ready to make something extraordinary when you come here. Dynamic, encouraging people and innovative, industry-defining technologies are the norm at Apple. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with our products and services. The same real passion for innovation also applies to our business practices - strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. You should join Apple if you want to help deliver the next amazing Apple product.

Description

Apple’s Cellular Systems Analysis team is seeking talented, highly motivated and disciplined engineers to work across layers on groundbreaking wireless technologies. You will be responsible for analyzing WiFi/BT functional, performance issues and driving architectural improvements for future Apple product lines with emphasis on improving the overall user experience in terms of performance. You will be working cross functionally with platform architecture, standardization, firmware/host development, system test and QA teams to drive the enhancement proposals from concept to commercialization. Development of advanced system evaluation and debugging capabilities are required on an as needed basis. As part of this team you will impact iPhone, iPad & Mac user experience worldwide.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience.

  • In-depth understanding and strong hands-on experience on 802.11 MAC/PHY protocols, WiFi standards (WiFi-7) & systems debugging

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience working with wireless sniffers and protocol analyzers to debug and root cause system level issues

  • Hands-on experience with AI/ML tools, expertise on building agents to streamline data analysis and issue triage

  • Proficient understanding of TCP/IP suite of protocols

  • Excellent analytical and debugging skills

  • Effective written and oral communication skills, particularly with technical content

  • Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,179 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • California median$188–275K/yr1,236 salary ranges
  • California median$43–52/hr113 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,687 open Software Engineering jobs in California and 8,179 across the US. 10% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (6,438 postings).
Education
2,206 of the 8,179 open Software Engineering jobs (27%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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