Firmware Development Engineer
Apple
Other Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
Posted on Jan 10, 2026
We’re looking for a firmware engineer to contribute to the next Wi-Fi products that Apple is building. The candidate will design, develop and test firmware code implementing different functionality of Apple's Wi-Fi solution.
The candidate will work with hardware and systems engineers developing requirements for multiple features, designing HW/SW split and working with test engineers to integrate and test their features.
- You will develop firmware code for Apple’s Wi-Fi chip sets
- You will design / code / integrate code in C/C++ for Wi-Fi based algorithms to implement the 802.11 protocol
- You will work with test teams to validate the developed features
- Follow process for releasing features
- You’re fluent in C/C++
- You understand wireless communications and have networking stack exposure
- You understand communication theory and can contribute to technical discussions regarding wireless systems
- You’re fluent in Git or other code source management tools
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
- You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
- You possess a BS in electrical engineering or equivalent
- You have a MS in electrical engineering or equivalent
- You have 5+ years experience
- 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
- You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
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