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Apple · San Jose, CA · posted 20 days ago
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 09/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
| Employer | Apple |
|---|---|
| Location | San Jose, California |
| Field | Technology › Software engineering |
| Level | Senior Level |
| Source category | Software Engineering |
| Posted | 2026-10-20 (20 days ago) |
| Work arrangement | On-site at the location listed |
| Pay | Not published in the source listing |
Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something.
Apple is seeking a highly motivated, energetic Wireless System Architect to drive wireless system design, requirements and wireless system validation.
Description
In this technical role, you'll be part of a product systems architecture team responsible for defining requirements, design and validation of wireless subsystems in some of Apple's Vision products. You'll work with talented RF HW, SW and design engineers in shaping wireless architecture, design and validation and providing the features and benefits to Apple customers. You will be involved in design, proposing hardware and software implementations, and performing detailed analysis and validation of wireless system performance.
The role involves finding creative solutions under a variety of different HW constraints in order to meet product KPIs while working closely with HW and SW engineers. This is a very cross-functional role where you will collaborate closely with experts from diverse domains. You'll also be responsible for learning new technologies and find optimizations to improve user experience.
Preferred Qualifications
PhD in Wireless Communications or relevant field
10+ years experience in development and testing wireless communication systems
Experience in defining technical wireless requirements for high volume consumer electronics products is desired.
Experience in productization of wireless SW features is highly desired
Experience in running detailed wireless simulation using Matlab, python, NS3 etc.
Knowledge of Apple OS, Xcode and APIs would be a plus
AR/MR productization experience is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
MS in Wireless Communications or relevant field
5+ years experience in design, development and testing wireless communication systems
Technical expertise in WiFi, BT, and UWB technologies
Expertise in E2E system architecture, wireless drivers and sw stacks and networking protocols
Experience in driving performance validation of wireless HW and SW designs
Expertise in scripting and automation using python, c, Matlab and other scripting languages.
Familiarity with RF tools like spectrum analyzers, channel emulators, current consumption measurements etc.
Excellent communication, documentation skills and ability to develop detailed system requirements specifications
Ability to present highly technical topics and deep dives to leadership team on a periodic cadence.
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 $216,200 and $394,000, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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How San Jose compares. Among the 145 largest places in California, San Jose is #3 by population, #30 for household income (#1 = highest), #110 for rent (#1 = cheapest), #48 for college degrees (#1 = most). Its county, Santa Clara County, is #1 of 58 counties for average pay ($197,043).
San Jose has 990,138 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 2.5% of the population of California. It covers 178 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 5,564 people per square mile. The median age is 38.2, about the same as the state median (38.2 against 37.9).
The median gross rent is $2,669 a month (rent plus utilities), 31% above the state median ($2,669 against $2,036). Over a year that is 21.9% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $1,233,200, which is 8.4 times the median household income ($146,427); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 55.8% of households own their home, about the same as the state average (55.8% against 55.9%).
The San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA metropolitan area has 1,134,970 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $84,050 a year, 65% above the national median ($84,050 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are computer and mathematical (149,970 jobs, median $186,320); management (115,110 jobs, median $210,750); business and financial operations (94,210 jobs, median $125,240). The area is most specialised in computer and mathematical (3.9 times) and architecture and engineering (2.5 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($210,750) and legal ($195,190). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Santa Clara County was 4.2%. 67.6% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Santa Clara County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.
Among workers, 62.9% drive alone, 2.4% use public transit, 1.8% walk, 20.3% work from home. 15.3% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 21% below the state average (15.3% against 19.4%).
47.3% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28% above the state share (47.3% against 37.1%). 42.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 56% above the state share (42.0% against 27.0%). The poverty rate is 8.1%, 32% below the state rate (8.1% against 12.0%).
The warmest month is Aug, averaging 68°F (19.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 47°F (8.3°C). About 510 mm (20 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (114 mm) and Jul the driest (0 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.
Closest cities in this guide: Campbell (8 miles, similar rent); Los Gatos (9 miles, rent 22% higher); Santa Clara (10 miles, rent 13% higher); Milpitas (10 miles, rent 17% higher). Rent differences are against San Jose; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.
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| Place ⇅ | Distance from the job city ⇅ | Median rent ⇅ | Median home value ⇅ | Median household income ⇅ | Commute 45+ min ⇅ | Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅ | Open jobs there ⇅ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 0 mi | $2,669 | $1,233,200 | $146,427 | 15.3% | n/a | Jobs |
| Campbell, CA | 8 mi | $2,737 | $1,617,000 | $145,268 | 10.4% | n/a | Jobs |
| Los Gatos, CA | 9 mi | $3,247 | $2,000,001 | $217,554 | 17.6% | n/a | — |
| Santa Clara, CA | 10 mi | $3,016 | $1,582,600 | $178,958 | 8.9% | n/a | — |
| Milpitas, CA | 10 mi | $3,120 | $1,251,700 | $178,798 | 15.2% | n/a | Jobs |
| Saratoga, CA | 12 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 8.3% | n/a | — |
| Cupertino, CA | 13 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $234,707 | 9.1% | n/a | Jobs |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 13 mi | $3,039 | $1,801,800 | $186,170 | 9.0% | n/a | Jobs |
| Morgan Hill, CA | 15 mi | $2,474 | $1,210,200 | $163,920 | 32.9% | n/a | — |
| Fremont, CA | 15 mi | $2,933 | $1,403,800 | $181,506 | 23.6% | n/a | Jobs |
| Mountain View, CA | 16 mi | $3,062 | $1,927,000 | $189,917 | 9.3% | n/a | Jobs |
| Los Altos, CA | 16 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 8.3% | n/a | — |
| Los Altos Hills, CA | 18 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 18.0% | n/a | — |
| Newark, CA | 19 mi | $2,776 | $1,142,800 | $169,064 | 22.2% | n/a | — |
| Palo Alto, CA | 19 mi | $3,484 | $2,000,001 | $231,101 | 8.2% | n/a | Jobs |
| East Palo Alto, CA | 21 mi | $2,244 | $1,102,600 | $113,493 | 9.7% | n/a | — |
| Menlo Park, CA | 22 mi | $3,239 | $2,000,001 | $210,025 | 11.5% | n/a | Jobs |
| Gilroy, CA | 24 mi | $2,301 | $1,027,400 | $133,107 | 32.4% | n/a | — |
| Atherton, CA | 24 mi | $3,501 | $2,000,001 | $250,001 | 7.0% | n/a | — |
| Union City, CA | 24 mi | $2,713 | $1,104,900 | $133,715 | 24.0% | n/a | — |
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How far San Jose, CA is from the 20 largest US cities, in straight-line miles (not driving distance). Click a column to sort.
| From ⇅ | Straight-line distance (miles) ⇅ | Population of that city ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose, CA | 0 mi | 990,138 |
| San Francisco, CA | 73 mi | 830,235 |
| Los Angeles, CA | 296 mi | 3,857,263 |
| San Diego, CA | 407 mi | 1,389,526 |
| Phoenix, AZ | 604 mi | 1,642,323 |
| Seattle, WA | 714 mi | 754,195 |
| Denver, CO | 930 mi | 718,877 |
| Oklahoma City, OK | 1,354 mi | 697,125 |
| Fort Worth, TX | 1,414 mi | 963,194 |
| San Antonio, TX | 1,444 mi | 1,479,835 |
| Dallas, TX | 1,446 mi | 1,307,930 |
| Austin, TX | 1,459 mi | 979,539 |
| Houston, TX | 1,602 mi | 2,328,253 |
| Chicago, IL | 1,832 mi | 2,711,226 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 1,923 mi | 885,860 |
| Columbus, OH | 2,087 mi | 914,802 |
| Charlotte, NC | 2,270 mi | 903,844 |
| Jacksonville, FL | 2,337 mi | 977,670 |
| Philadelphia, PA | 2,497 mi | 1,579,706 |
| New York, NY | 2,550 mi | 8,483,844 |
| City ⇅ | Straight-line distance ⇅ | Open jobs ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Campbell, CA | 8 mi | 7 |
| Milpitas, CA | 10 mi | 2 |
| Sunnyvale, CA | 13 mi | 12 |
| Fremont, CA | 15 mi | 2 |
| Palo Alto, CA | 19 mi | 24 |
| Capitola, CA | 23 mi | 1 |
| Pleasanton, CA | 26 mi | 1 |
| Redwood City, CA | 27 mi | 27 |
| Belmont, CA | 30 mi | 2 |
| Alameda, CA | 39 mi | 15 |
| San Francisco, CA | 73 mi | 587 |
| Sacramento, CA | 90 mi | 38 |
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