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Software Engineer - Systems

Apple

Location

San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

6/28/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role at Apple focuses on developing wireless software and protocols for Home Automation using IEEE 802.15.4 and Thread Mesh technology. The position involves collaboration across departments to enhance customer experiences with Apple products. The engineer will evaluate new features through simulations and prototype development, ensuring feasibility and integration with hardware. The role requires expertise in wireless systems and protocol stack development, utilizing C or C++ for software development.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Electronics, or a related field.
  • 4 years of experience in utilizing Wireless IOT protocols including BLE, Zigbee, Thread, and 802.15.4.
  • 4 years of experience in using hardware and developing wireless software protocols.
  • 4 years of experience in using C and C++ for developing radio software, drivers, and frameworks.
  • 4 years of experience in developing features in Real-time operating systems (RTOS).
  • 4 years of experience in utilizing IOT and embedded system development.
  • 4 years of experience in utilizing Git for source code management.
  • 4 years of experience in utilizing containerization technologies like Docker.
  • 4 years of experience in utilizing Jenkins for continuous integration and continuous delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Develop wireless software and protocols for Home Automation.
  • Liaison across departments to craft wireless solutions.
  • Evaluate new features in simulators before hardware implementation.
  • Analyze feasibility of systems and features through prototype development.
  • Develop new wireless systems and protocol stack.
  • Design and develop wireless system radio drivers and framework software.

Benefits

  • 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.

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