Wi-Fi Systems Software Performance Engineer
Apple
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 139,500-258,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Jan 26, 2026
Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and join an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation on products used by millions worldwide. Our group is looking for a highly motivated Performance Engineer to optimize software design for Apple’s latest products, including the next generation of Apple Watch, AirPods, iPhone, iPad, and Mac etc.
As a key member of Connectivity Firmware Performance team you will work on software design, testing and optimization from early prototypes until productization! The work involves devising performance evaluation methodologies on SW/HW prototypes, analyzing logs, and making recommendations for implementing in software based on trade-off analysis at a system & product level.
- You have a strong understanding in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, or related protocols
- You have a background or research experience in RF, Digital, and Wireless communications
- You have experience working with wireless sniffers and protocol analyzers to debug and root cause issues
- You're experienced with Python for testing, data analysis, and visualization
- You have knowledge of TCP/IP protocol suite
- You have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
- You're experienced with power, performance trade-off analysis
- MS or PhD
- You approach problems flexibly, adjusting strategies as needed for practical solutions
- You're focused on priorities and drive efforts toward achieving results
- You're experienced working across various layers of Wireless System Architecture
- You stay curious, and continually seek to learn and improve processes
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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.