at Apple
Location
San Diego, United States of America
Compensation
$120k–$210k USD
Type
full time
Posted
Yesterday
Market range · company + function + seniority
p25 · target · p75 · n=695
Posted $210k · well below market
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As a key member of the Connectivity Firmware Performance team, you will work on
software design, testing, and optimization from early prototypes through
productization. Your work will involve devising performance evaluation methodologies
on SW/HW prototypes, analyzing logs, and making data-driven recommendations for
software design based on trade-off analysis at the system and product level.
Design and execute performance evaluation methodologies for Bluetooth and wireless connectivity firmware across the full product lifecycle
Analyze system logs, protocol traces, and metrics to identify bottlenecks and drive software optimizations
Conduct power and performance trade-off analysis to inform system-level architecture and implementation decisions
Develop Python-based tools for automated testing, data collection, analysis, and visualization
Use wireless sniffers and protocol analyzers to debug issues, root-cause failures, and validate fixes
Partner with firmware, hardware, and systems engineers, communicating findings through technical reports and presentations
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
Deep expertise in WiFi or Bluetooth protocols and Multi-radio Coexistence solution
Experience leading or technically mentoring engineers on complex, cross-functional projects
Strong background in RF, digital signal processing, and wireless communications
Proficiency in Python, including hands-on use of data science libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib) for large-scale data manipulation, analysis, and visualization
Hands-on experience with power and performance trade-off analysis in wireless systems
Broad understanding of wireless system architecture across multiple stack layers
Research or industry experience applying AI/ML techniques to wireless communication problems
Flexible problem-solver with the ability to adapt strategies and deliver practical solutions in ambiguous environments
Strong prioritization and results-driven mindset, with a genuine curiosity to continuously learn and improve processes
MS or PhD in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred
Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and be part of an
outstanding team of engineers driving innovation on products used by millions
worldwide. We are looking for a highly motivated Software Performance Engineer to
lead optimization of software design for Apple's latest products, including the next
generation of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, Mac, and more.
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
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