Software Development Engineer - Systems
Software Engineering
Cupertino, CA, USA
Posted on Jun 26, 2026
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APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Design and develop wireless system radio driver and framework software using C, C++ and Objective-C. Integrate Apple chips and 3rd party chips using IPC protocols script. Customize 3rd party chips to fit to work with Apple silicon and driving the needed requirements. Find innovative solutions to complicated and unique wireless problems in the Apple ecosystem. Troubleshoot wireless systems and drivers. Develop addon features and protocols on top of the wireless radio drivers and frameworks. 40 hours/week. 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 $226,138 - $272,100/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. PAY & BENEFITS: 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.
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
- 1 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
- Performing system simulation for upcoming new systems and features
- Prototype development of new wireless systems and evaluation
- Enablement of custom wireless features
- Feasibility analysis for new features
- Protocol stack development
- Using C, C++ or Objective-C to work across multi-language codebases
- Utilizing wireless protocols like Cellular, WiFi, Bluetooth, and IEEE 802.15.4
- Utilizing Git tool for software version control
- Utilizing networking protocols like UDP or TCP
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