Prototyping Software Engineer

Summary

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Role Number:200572457

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every single day! Are you ready to join our Wireless Architecture team? In this role, you will be a key member of the Wireless Architecture team involved in the development of wireless technologies with a focus on the implementation of prototypes and Proof of Concept (PoC) platforms for all Apple products.

Description

As a Prototyping Software Engineer: - You will contribute to inventing and developing new wireless features (i.e., could be hardware, software, algorithms, etc.) that improve and enhance Apple's products (including iPhone, iPad, Mac, etc.). - You will develop and debug software and/or firmware for PoC platforms running iOS or MacOS. - You will be involved in very low-level graphic's development, algorithmic & processing architectures definition, API, and upper-layer development (e.g. application, visualization). - You will be responsible for maintaining and expanding our real-time data collection, processing, and visualization framework as well as the associated test executive used to automate and manage our user test campaigns. - You will support the team in optimizing their algorithms code, as well as their integration into our common SW framework. - You will also work with cross-functional teams, including Core Location/Core Motion, Airplay, CoreAudio, Home, VPG, Product RF and networking, to drive and integrate new wireless capabilities and technologies onto our platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• 6+ years of developing, debugging, and integrating SW for wireless systems on embedded platforms such as iOS or MacOS.
• Ability to develop & debug software at multiple levels including device driver level, network stack, OS (kernel), and user space.
• Software skills in C/C++ Programming, OS/Kernel/full stack development experience (incl. iOS & MacOS), IOKit & driver development experience.
• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Prototyping experience.
• Experience and knowledge in wireless protocols. Familiarity with wireless protocols such as WiFi or BT is a plus.
• Proof of concept development expertise.
• MS in Computer Science or Electrical/Computer Engineering or PhD preferred.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

More

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.