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Description:

This position involves developing network protocol software and embedded firmware solutions while effectively communicating technical concepts to diverse stakeholders. The role combines hands-on technical development with strong interpersonal skills to drive project success:

Protocol Implementation: Develop, and maintain network protocol stacks (TCP/IPv4/IPv6, 802.11).

Performance Optimization: Analyze and optimize network communication efficiency and throughput.

Standards Compliance: Ensure software adheres to industry networking standards and specifications.

Integration: Collaborate with hardware teams to integrate protocols with embedded systems.

Firmware Development: Write low-level code for microcontrollers and embedded processors.

Hardware Abstraction: Develop drivers and interfaces for communication modules.

Resource Management: Optimize code for memory, power consumption, and processing constraints.

Debugging: Use specialized tools to fix hardware-software integration issues.

Documentation: Compose technical specifications and implementation guides.

Technical Documentation: Produce comprehensive documentation for internal and external teams.

Stakeholder Updates: Present project status, technical challenges, and solutions to management.

Multi-functional Collaboration: Work effectively with hardware engineers, PMs and QE teams.

Knowledge Sharing: Conduct technical presentations and training sessions for team members.

This role is ideal for candidates who enjoy solving sophisticated technical challenges while maintaining strong communication with complementary teams and partners.","responsibilities":"This role combines technical expertise in network protocol software development and embedded firmware engineering with strong communication and presentation capabilities.

Key responsibilities include developing and optimizing network protocol stacks (TCP/IP, UDP, 802.11), writing firmware for microcontrollers and embedded systems, creating hardware drivers and interfaces, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

The position requires delivering functional code releases, comprehensive testing and validation, technical documentation, and effective collaboration across hardware, software, and product management teams.

Additionally, the role involves presenting technical updates to stakeholders, conducting training sessions, communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, and maintaining high-quality project documentation and reporting standards while managing resource constraints and troubleshooting integration issues.

Preferred Qualifications:

You have relevant industry experience

You have excellent collaboration skills

You're obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to tackle everyday problems in innovative ways

Minimum Qualifications:

You have 3+ years of proven experience with C, C++, Swift, or Python

You have a Bachelors in Electrical or Computer engineering

You're a strong teammate with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others

You're a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and handle tasks independently

You have proven experience addressing leadership, including delivering effective presentations and communicating sophisticated information clearly

You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Pay & Benefits:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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