Job Details

Wireless Driver Software Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 10, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200608445

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. Apple’s Wireless Inter-Processor Communication (IPC) team is seeking talented, motivated, and tenacious engineers to work across layers building the device drivers, frameworks, and tools that enable cutting-edge cellular, wifi, and bluetooth technologies. If you want to impact the present and future of Apple products, we want to talk to you.

Description

The Wireless IPC team within WTE is responsible for the design, implementation, and maintenance of the drivers, frameworks, and tools that are the foundation for almost all communication between devices' wireless chipsets and main processor. The team investigates high-priority issues under time pressure, so diligent follow-through for active investigations is critical. Success on this team requires building broad full-system understanding and applying it to resolve urgent issues, build cross-functional consensus, and negotiate detailed technical alignment. We are a nexus of collaboration for new technologies and innovations between groups with different goals and priorities, including hardware, chipset firmware, kernel, network stack, coprocessor, and external vendor teams. We take pride in building the reliable, performant systems that synthesize these innovations into "magical" user experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent.

• 2-3 years of experience in drivers or operating systems development.

• Strong engineering skills in software design, C and C++ programming, testing, and debugging.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PCIe architectural details.

• Experience with internet protocols (e.g. TCP, UDP, IP, QUIC).

• Experience with secure programming principles.

• Careful attention to the details that produce reliable and robust systems.

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 $121,900 and $214,500, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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