Apple
System Software Developer
$150K–$278K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Sep 10, 2026
- Education
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
About the job
Develops and maintains system software while using wireless telemetry and data analysis to find power improvements across Apple products.
What you'll do
- Develop and analyze wireless telemetry for cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth across Apple products.
- Use large data analytics and GenAI tools to analyze field usage, identify power improvements, and guide optimization and hardware design.
- Build, ship, and maintain production-quality system software.
What they ask for
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Objective-C, and mastery of Python.
- Strong system-level understanding, debugging skills, and wireless communication knowledge, including Wi-Fi or cellular protocols.
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
Nice to have
- Strong mathematical foundations.
- Experience developing for mobile systems or working with large cross-functional teams.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 USD base salary
Tools
C, C++, Objective-C, Python, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Cellular
AI focus
Uses GenAI tools to analyze wireless usage in the field and identify power improvement opportunities.
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