WiFi SW Development Engineering Manager **Cupertino, California, United States** **Software and Services** **Summary** Posted: **Sep 29, 2025** Weekly Hours: **40** Role Number: **200623446-0836** Do you want to build revolutionary networking system software? Do you want to make a huge impact to the WiFi industry? Do you love the challenge of solving sophisticated problems? If you're passionate about Wireless Technology, specially WiFi technologies, in the context of embedded software development and system-level integration, we may have the job for you! **Description** As a core team member, you'll be responsible for crafting, improving, and maintaining WiFi networking subsystem software across a range of Apple products. The role requires initiative, technical ownership, and accountability for driving all aspects of work you're doing toward delivering superior end-to-end connectivity quality and enabling to innovate user experience that enhance daily work and life of millions users! Due to the multi-functional nature of the technology, the ideal candidate should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate optimally with a wide range of teams across Apple. The candidate should also be able to make intelligent choices to balance end-to-end customer experience and use case quality, while factoring in product-level constrains including regulatory requirements, power efficiency, and thermal considerations. **Minimum Qualifications** + You have a strong technical background and hands-on experience in wireless networking, particularly in WiFi protocols (802.11 standards), MAC/PHY layers, and system-level software design + You have proven experience in leading and delivering large-scale software development teams, ideally in embedded-systems and connectivity-related domains + You have a proficient understanding of TCP/IP suite of protocols and their intrinsic interaction with WiFi SW stack on end-to-end user experience + You have the ability to drive technical strategy and execution, balancing product goals, technical complexity, and cross-functional collaboration + You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills with strong execution through ambiguity and meaningful risk/reward analysis + You have excellent communication and leadership skills, with a focus on mentoring, growing talent, and fostering an inclusive, high-performance team culture + You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent **Preferred Qualifications** + You have experience applying AI/ML techniques to deliver better connectivity experience and improve operational efficiency in SW engineering + You succeed in a collaborative environment and can efficiently communicate/coordinate while deftly driving multiple projects across many teams + You’re laser-focused on customer impact with attention to the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers + Masters Degree is preferred **Pay & Benefits** At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. 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