Wireless Networking Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems
Apple
Software Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
USD 147,400-272,100 / year + Equity
Posted on May 20, 2026
We're looking for a talented and driven software engineer to join our fast-paced, high impact team that is defining the next generation of Peer-to-Peer Wi-Fi technologies.
As a Software Engineer on our Peer-to-Peer Wi-Fi team, you will design and build the systems software and APIs that enable direct device-to-device Wi-Fi communication across our entire product lineup. You will work across the full stack, from low-level protocols handling device discovery, channel negotiation, and connection establishment, to the high-level interfaces developers use to build on top of. This role demands someone who is comfortable operating at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software, can debug complex multi-layered wireless issues, and wants to work on technology that ships to hundreds of millions of devices worldwide.
- Design and implement systems software for Peer-to-Peer Wi-Fi protocols
- Define and implement developer facing APIs for Peer-to-Peer Wi-Fi connectivity across our operating systems
- Debug and resolve complex issues across our software stack
- Collaborate with a variety of of teams across Apple to integrate new Wi-Fi Peer-to-Peer capabilities into our product lines
- Prototype and evaluate emerging wireless technologies ahead of standardization to inform the team's long-term technical roadmap
- You have strong experience with C/C++
- You’re experienced with 802.11
- You have experience with IP protocols
- You have a BS CS/CompE/EE
- You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
- You’re experienced with Swift
- 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 consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
- You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise