{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"3e3eb0a5b05e220e32471b03","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e3eb0a5b05e220e32471b03","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e3eb0a5b05e220e32471b03","title":"Bluetooth MAC Systems Engineer","description":"Come and join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team. Our wireless SoC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development, emphasizing highly energy-efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level. All of this is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. If you enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment, collaborate with people across different functional areas, and thrive during crisis times, we encourage you to apply.\n\nDescription\n\nYour role will involve chip-level bring-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and reliability of wireless connectivity solutions.\",\"responsibilities\":\"Analyzing and improving the efficiency of wireless MAC layer protocols, focusing on throughput, latency and overall network performance.\n\nDefining the control procedures of the MAC layer hardware modules to achieve robust and optimal performance throughput and latency.\n\nImplementing MAC system models and investigating algorithms for performance enhancements, design and validate them to allow performance sign-off and enable system developments.\n\nBringing up, testing, characterizing and optimizing real silicon in the lab.\n\nCollaborating with PHY system team and cross-functional teams to integrate MAC layer algorithms into system architecture.\n\nCollaborating with firmware designers to realize these methods with high efficiency software implementation and possibly with using hardware acceleration.\n\nDocumenting design processes and performance outcomes, providing detailed reports and insights for continuous improvements.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nStrong understanding of BT MAC layer protocol.\n\nWorking knowledge, involving hands-on experience of BT systems.\n\nExperience in crafting signal processing and wireless communications systems.\n\nKnowledge in existing wireless communication protocols, such as Bluetooth/BLE.\n\nExperience on bring up of real silicon in lab and being able to efficiently use lab equipment (such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter).\n\nExperience in modem architecture, microprocessor architecture, hardware and software control.\n\nExperience of SoC design and validation to support wireless communication system.\n\nExperience on low-power algorithm design for power critical application.\n\nExperience with multi-radio coexistence management.\n\nExperience and knowledge on High-Level Synthesis (HLS), silicon prototyping, emulation systems and virtual platforms.\n\nExperience with network simulator such as OPNET, NS2 or NS3.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBS and 10+ years relevant industry experience.\n\nWorking knowledge of wireless systems as well as hands-on experience with lab testing and implementation of communication system.\n\nExperience with Python and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling, simulation and test-bench infrastructure.\n\nApple 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 .\n\nPay & Benefits\n\nAt 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 $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple 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.\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.","company":"Apple","rawCompany":"apple","city":"Alameda","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T15:56:50.657Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"17-2072.00","title":"Electronics Engineers, Except Computer","slug":"electronics-engineers-except-computer"},{"code":"17-2061.00","title":"Computer Hardware Engineers","slug":"computer-hardware-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"334220","title":"Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"radio-and-television-broadcasting-and-wireless-communications-equipment-manufacturing"},{"code":"334413","title":"Semiconductor and Related Device Manufacturing","slug":"semiconductor-and-related-device-manufacturing"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Bluetooth MAC Systems Engineer","description":"Come and join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team. Our wireless SoC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development, emphasizing highly energy-efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level. All of this is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. If you enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment, collaborate with people across different functional areas, and thrive during crisis times, we encourage you to apply.\n\nDescription\n\nYour role will involve chip-level bring-up, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless performance, compliance, and reliability of wireless connectivity solutions.\",\"responsibilities\":\"Analyzing and improving the efficiency of wireless MAC layer protocols, focusing on throughput, latency and overall network performance.\n\nDefining the control procedures of the MAC layer hardware modules to achieve robust and optimal performance throughput and latency.\n\nImplementing MAC system models and investigating algorithms for performance enhancements, design and validate them to allow performance sign-off and enable system developments.\n\nBringing up, testing, characterizing and optimizing real silicon in the lab.\n\nCollaborating with PHY system team and cross-functional teams to integrate MAC layer algorithms into system architecture.\n\nCollaborating with firmware designers to realize these methods with high efficiency software implementation and possibly with using hardware acceleration.\n\nDocumenting design processes and performance outcomes, providing detailed reports and insights for continuous improvements.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nStrong understanding of BT MAC layer protocol.\n\nWorking knowledge, involving hands-on experience of BT systems.\n\nExperience in crafting signal processing and wireless communications systems.\n\nKnowledge in existing wireless communication protocols, such as Bluetooth/BLE.\n\nExperience on bring up of real silicon in lab and being able to efficiently use lab equipment (such as spectrum analyzer, signal generator, power meter).\n\nExperience in modem architecture, microprocessor architecture, hardware and software control.\n\nExperience of SoC design and validation to support wireless communication system.\n\nExperience on low-power algorithm design for power critical application.\n\nExperience with multi-radio coexistence management.\n\nExperience and knowledge on High-Level Synthesis (HLS), silicon prototyping, emulation systems and virtual platforms.\n\nExperience with network simulator such as OPNET, NS2 or NS3.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nBS and 10+ years relevant industry experience.\n\nWorking knowledge of wireless systems as well as hands-on experience with lab testing and implementation of communication system.\n\nExperience with Python and/or C/C++ for algorithm development, modeling, simulation and test-bench infrastructure.\n\nApple 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 .\n\nPay & Benefits\n\nAt 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 $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.\n\nApple 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.\n\nNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.","datePosted":"2026-07-15T15:56:50.657Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T15:56:50.657Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Apple","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Alameda","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"3e3eb0a5b05e220e32471b03"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/3e3eb0a5b05e220e32471b03"}}