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Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation on products used by millions worldwide! Our team is looking for a highly motivated Performance Engineer to drive optimization of software design for Apple’s latest products, including the next generation of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Mac!
Description
Be a key member of the Connectivity Firmware Performance team, where you'll work on software design testing and optimization from early prototypes until productization. The work involves devising performance evaluation methodologies on SW/HW prototypes, analyzing logs, and making recommendations for implementing software design based on trade-off analysis at a system & product level.
Preferred Qualifications
You're experienced with power, performance trade-off analysis
You have a strong understanding one of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, or related protocols
You work with CPU profiling and optimizations
You approach problems flexibly, adjusting strategies as needed for practical solutions
You're focused on priorities and drive efforts toward achieving results
You stay curious, continually seeking to learn and improve processes
You have research or work experience in using AI/ML towards wireless problems
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in WiFi, BT or other Wireless Technologies
You have a background or research experience in RF, Digital, and Wireless communications
Programming experience in C or C++
You're experienced working with wireless sniffers and protocol analyzers to debug and root cause issues
You have experience with Python and Matlab for testing, data analysis and visualization
You're proficient in Python with hands-on experience using data science libraries for data manipulation & analysis
You have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.
Join the Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems organization and be part of an outstanding team of engineers driving innovation on products used by millions worldwide! Our team is looking for a highly motivated Performance Engineer to drive optimization of software design for Apple’s latest products, including the next generation of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and Mac!
Description
Be a key member of the Connectivity Firmware Performance team, where you'll work on software design testing and optimization from early prototypes until productization. The work involves devising performance evaluation methodologies on SW/HW prototypes, analyzing logs, and making recommendations for implementing software design based on trade-off analysis at a system & product level.
Preferred Qualifications
You're experienced with power, performance trade-off analysis
You have a strong understanding one of Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Thread, or related protocols
You work with CPU profiling and optimizations
You approach problems flexibly, adjusting strategies as needed for practical solutions
You're focused on priorities and drive efforts toward achieving results
You stay curious, continually seeking to learn and improve processes
You have research or work experience in using AI/ML towards wireless problems
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of experience in WiFi, BT or other Wireless Technologies
You have a background or research experience in RF, Digital, and Wireless communications
Programming experience in C or C++
You're experienced working with wireless sniffers and protocol analyzers to debug and root cause issues
You have experience with Python and Matlab for testing, data analysis and visualization
You're proficient in Python with hands-on experience using data science libraries for data manipulation & analysis
You have a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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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- Northrop Grumman42
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- Telecommunications5
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in systems architect jobs.
- Seven or more years of experience designing and implementing large-scale distributed systems
- Deep proficiency in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud with relevant certifications
- Experience leading technical design reviews and producing architecture decision records
- Strong command of integration patterns, APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
- Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex technical architecture to non-technical stakeholders
Tips for Your Systems Architect Job Search
Tailor your resume to architecture scope
Hiring managers for systems architect roles want to see the scale of what you've designed, not just that you designed it. Quantify the systems you've architected by user load, data volume, or service count rather than listing tools alone.
Show decision rationale in your portfolio
A systems architect portfolio lives or dies on design reasoning, not polished diagrams. For each project, include a short written rationale explaining why you chose a particular pattern over alternatives and what constraints drove that call.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists systems architect openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by domain depth required
Systems architect postings often favor candidates with domain-specific depth, such as financial messaging protocols, HIPAA-compliant data flows, or defense-grade security frameworks. Prioritize openings where your domain matches the core environment described.
Prepare a live architecture walkthrough
Many systems architect interviews include a whiteboard or live design session. Practice narrating your decisions aloud as you draw, because interviewers evaluate your reasoning process as much as your final architecture.
Negotiate scope of authority, not just compensation
In an offer conversation, clarify whether the role carries decision-making authority over technology choices or is advisory only. A title without architectural autonomy affects career progression more than most compensation differences at this level.
Systems Architect Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most systems architects?
The companies hiring the most systems architects right now include Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, and Peraton, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in enterprise technology, federal contracting, and financial services.
How many systems architect jobs are remote?
About 61% of systems architect openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the role's strong fit for distributed team structures. Cloud architecture and enterprise integration specializations tend to have the highest share of remote-eligible positions, while on-premises infrastructure and defense roles more often require onsite presence.
How do you become a systems architect?
Most systems architects begin as software engineers or infrastructure specialists and accumulate experience designing components before taking on full system design responsibility. Building toward the role means leading technical design for progressively larger projects, earning a cloud platform certification, developing fluency in architecture frameworks, and actively seeking roles that include cross-functional design ownership rather than implementation alone.
Can you get hired as a systems architect with limited experience?
It is uncommon to enter a systems architect title directly from junior roles, but associate or junior architect positions exist at larger organizations. The most practical path is to pursue a senior engineer or technical lead role that includes architecture responsibilities, document your design decisions in a portfolio, and apply to architect openings that list a lower experience threshold or include the word 'associate' in the title.
What does the systems architect interview process look like?
The interview process typically includes an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview focused on system design fundamentals, and a design panel or loop where you walk through a past architecture and solve a new design problem live. Final rounds often include a presentation to engineering leadership and a conversation with cross-functional stakeholders about how you communicate trade-offs and align technical decisions to business goals.
Where can I find and apply to systems architect jobs?
You can find and apply to systems architect jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, specialization, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each opening that fits.
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