The Performance Engineer will join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization, focusing on optimizing software design for Apple's latest products such as iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. This role is part of the Connectivity Firmware Performance team, which is responsible for software design testing and optimization from early prototypes to productization. The engineer will develop performance evaluation methodologies, analyze logs, and provide recommendations based on trade-off analysis. This position requires a strong understanding of wireless protocols and experience with performance analysis tools.

• Strong understanding of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, or related protocols
• Background or research experience in RF, Digital, and Wireless communications
• Experience working with wireless sniffers and protocol analyzers
• Proficiency in Python and Matlab for testing, data analysis, and visualization
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience with power and performance trade-off analysis
• Experience with CPU profiling and optimizations
• Programming experience in C or C++
• Masters or PhD in a relevant field
• Research or work experience in using AI/ML towards wireless problems

• Drive optimization of software design for Apple's products
• Work on software design testing and optimization from early prototypes until productization
• Devise performance evaluation methodologies on SW/HW prototypes
• Analyze logs and make recommendations for software design based on trade-off analysis
• Collaborate with team members to achieve results and improve processes

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.