Core Wi-Fi Embedded Software Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 16, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 11, 2026. Apple scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join our Core Wi-Fi team and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the absolute best user-experience. As part of the Wi-Fi software development team, we make decisions that influence the connectivity experience on products people use every single day, across the world! Are you a software development enthusiast that is passionate about internet-enabled devices, Wi-Fi, wireless technologies and networking protocols? If your answer is yes, we may have the job for you.
Description
As Wi-Fi team member, you'll be responsible for crafting, developing and optimizing Wi-Fi networking subsystem software across Apple products including iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. You will also be working across software stacks (Frameworks and API, UI, OS services, and drivers) to maintain and productize features collaboratively with the hardware and software teams within all of Apple. You will own, drive and execute the full software development cycle - from the ideation, design, implementation, to testing and measuring the success of the feature you develop. We want you to make intelligent compromises between several contradictory factors such as ease of use, performance and efficiency.
Minimum Qualifications
You have proven knowledge of data structures and their applications
You’re experienced developing software using C/C+, Objective-C, or Java
You have strong competency and experience in Layer 2, Layer 3 networking, and QoS
You have excellent analytical, problem-solving skills, programming and debugging skills
You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
English language proficiency is required for this position
Preferred Qualifications
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
Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
You consistently achieve results, even under tough circumstances
You handle conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise
You have experience developing software using embedded SDKs, frameworks and/or BSPs
You have knowledge and experience of different LAN and WAN technologies
You have knowledge of IEEE 802.11/Wi-Fi Protocols
Linux / Unix kernel networking stack knowledge and understanding of operating system fundamentals
You're experienced with hands-on development and troubleshooting on embedded targets. e.g., GDB, shell scripting, packet tracing (tcpdump, Wireshark)