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Wireless Engineer jobs are open across telecommunications, defense, public safety, and technology, at every level from new-grad to principal and staff, with specializations in RF engineering, network design, and systems integration. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We are looking for a DevOps Specialist to join our global engineering team and help shape the infrastructure that powers our development workflows.
Description
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We are looking for a DevOps Specialist to join our global engineering team and help shape the infrastructure that powers our development workflows.
In this role you will setup and maintain development environments that enable engineering teams to build, test, and ship with confidence. You will provide expert-level support across our end-to-end application landscape, conducting deep technical investigations to resolve complex issues and drive root-cause analysis.
You will automate manual tasks related to release deployments and system maintenance - turning repetitive operations into reliable, repeatable processes. You will investigate and introduce new technologies to enhance the performance, scalability, security, and stability of our environments.
Working in close collaboration with developers, you will design and deploy new features, support the configuration and deployment of new tool releases, and ensure smooth rollouts across the stack. You will operate within a follow-the-sun model alongside a distributed global team, with asynchronous handoffs and shared accountability.
Occasional work on weekends to support downtime activities and on-call duties will be required.
","responsibilities":"Development Environment Management: Setup, configure, and maintain development environments that enable engineering teams to build, test, and ship reliably.
Expert-Level Technical Support: Provide deep technical investigations and root-cause analysis across the end-to-end application landscape to resolve complex issues.
Automation and Process Engineering: Automate manual tasks related to release deployments and system maintenance - turning repetitive operations into reliable, repeatable workflows.
Technology Evaluation: Investigate and introduce new technologies to enhance performance, scalability, security, and stability of the infrastructure.
Feature Deployment and Collaboration: Work closely with developers to design, deploy, and roll out new features and tool releases across the stack.
Security and Compliance: Ensure build environments, secrets management, and access controls meet Apple’s security standards.
Global Operations and On-Call: Operate within a follow-the-sun model with asynchronous handoffs; provide weekend support for downtime activities and on-call duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Networking - TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, VPN, and firewall configuration
Web servers - Nginx, Apache, or similar (configuration, reverse proxy, SSL/TLS termination, performance tuning)
Storage expertise - configuration, exports, performance tuning, and troubleshooting (CephFS/NFS/etc)
Database administration - Postgres/MySQL , MongoDB/NoSQL
Monitoring and observability platforms - Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk
Minimum Qualifications
Systems Administration: Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and macOS
Containers and Orchestration: Strong experience with Docker (image builds, registry management, Compose) and Kubernetes (cluster deployment, Helm charts, scaling strategies)
Cloud and Infrastructure as Code: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Apple internal cloud services) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation)
CI/CD and Build Engineering: Solid understanding of CI/CD fundamentals - build pipelines, automated testing, artifact management, and deployment workflows - with hands-on Jenkins experience (declarative and scripted pipelines, shared libraries, agent management)
Source Control and Code Review: Experience with Gerrit and Git - code review workflows, branching strategies, submodules, LFS, and access control
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency with Python, Shell (Bash/Zsh), and familiarity with additional languages (Go, Ruby, Groovy, or similar)
AI/ML Awareness: Familiarity with AI/ML tools in development and operations workflows - AI-assisted coding, LLM-based automation, or MLOps pipelines
Troubleshooting: Strong root-cause analysis, incident response, and ability to debug complex issues across the full stack
Global Collaboration: Proven ability to work in distributed, multinational teams operating under a follow-the-sun model
Self-Driven: Takes ownership end-to-end, identifies improvements independently, and finds innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges
Teamwork: Strong collaborator with a genuine willingness to help teammates and stakeholders succeed
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Systems Administration
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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.
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We are looking for a DevOps Specialist to join our global engineering team and help shape the infrastructure that powers our development workflows.
Description
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We are looking for a DevOps Specialist to join our global engineering team and help shape the infrastructure that powers our development workflows.
In this role you will setup and maintain development environments that enable engineering teams to build, test, and ship with confidence. You will provide expert-level support across our end-to-end application landscape, conducting deep technical investigations to resolve complex issues and drive root-cause analysis.
You will automate manual tasks related to release deployments and system maintenance - turning repetitive operations into reliable, repeatable processes. You will investigate and introduce new technologies to enhance the performance, scalability, security, and stability of our environments.
Working in close collaboration with developers, you will design and deploy new features, support the configuration and deployment of new tool releases, and ensure smooth rollouts across the stack. You will operate within a follow-the-sun model alongside a distributed global team, with asynchronous handoffs and shared accountability.
Occasional work on weekends to support downtime activities and on-call duties will be required.
","responsibilities":"Development Environment Management: Setup, configure, and maintain development environments that enable engineering teams to build, test, and ship reliably.
Expert-Level Technical Support: Provide deep technical investigations and root-cause analysis across the end-to-end application landscape to resolve complex issues.
Automation and Process Engineering: Automate manual tasks related to release deployments and system maintenance - turning repetitive operations into reliable, repeatable workflows.
Technology Evaluation: Investigate and introduce new technologies to enhance performance, scalability, security, and stability of the infrastructure.
Feature Deployment and Collaboration: Work closely with developers to design, deploy, and roll out new features and tool releases across the stack.
Security and Compliance: Ensure build environments, secrets management, and access controls meet Apple’s security standards.
Global Operations and On-Call: Operate within a follow-the-sun model with asynchronous handoffs; provide weekend support for downtime activities and on-call duties as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
Networking - TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, VPN, and firewall configuration
Web servers - Nginx, Apache, or similar (configuration, reverse proxy, SSL/TLS termination, performance tuning)
Storage expertise - configuration, exports, performance tuning, and troubleshooting (CephFS/NFS/etc)
Database administration - Postgres/MySQL , MongoDB/NoSQL
Monitoring and observability platforms - Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk
Minimum Qualifications
Systems Administration: Expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and macOS
Containers and Orchestration: Strong experience with Docker (image builds, registry management, Compose) and Kubernetes (cluster deployment, Helm charts, scaling strategies)
Cloud and Infrastructure as Code: Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, or Apple internal cloud services) and IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation)
CI/CD and Build Engineering: Solid understanding of CI/CD fundamentals - build pipelines, automated testing, artifact management, and deployment workflows - with hands-on Jenkins experience (declarative and scripted pipelines, shared libraries, agent management)
Source Control and Code Review: Experience with Gerrit and Git - code review workflows, branching strategies, submodules, LFS, and access control
Scripting and Automation: Proficiency with Python, Shell (Bash/Zsh), and familiarity with additional languages (Go, Ruby, Groovy, or similar)
AI/ML Awareness: Familiarity with AI/ML tools in development and operations workflows - AI-assisted coding, LLM-based automation, or MLOps pipelines
Troubleshooting: Strong root-cause analysis, incident response, and ability to debug complex issues across the full stack
Global Collaboration: Proven ability to work in distributed, multinational teams operating under a follow-the-sun model
Self-Driven: Takes ownership end-to-end, identifies improvements independently, and finds innovative solutions to complex infrastructure challenges
Teamwork: Strong collaborator with a genuine willingness to help teammates and stakeholders succeed
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering, or Systems Administration
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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in wireless engineer jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, or a related field
- Hands-on experience with RF propagation modeling and planning tools such as Atoll or iBwave
- Proficiency in wireless standards including LTE, 5G NR, Wi-Fi 6, or CBRS
- Experience performing site surveys, drive tests, and post-processing of RF measurement data
- Familiarity with network management systems and protocol analyzers such as Wireshark
- CWNA, CWDP, or vendor-specific wireless certification preferred
Tips for Your Wireless Engineer Job Search
Tailor your resume to RF specifics
List the frequency bands you've worked in, the antenna types you've designed or tuned, and the propagation tools you've used. Recruiters screening wireless engineer resumes look for these details, not just the word 'RF' in a skills block.
Lead with certifications that matter
Certifications like CWNA, CWDP, or relevant vendor credentials carry real weight in wireless engineer listings. Put them near the top of your resume so hiring managers don't have to hunt for them after your work history.
Target openings by deployment environment
Wireless engineer roles differ sharply between indoor DAS, outdoor macro cell, private LTE, and federal or public safety networks. Filter your search by environment type so your experience matches what the team is actually building.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists wireless engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare a technical portfolio before interviewing
Bring a one-page summary of a real deployment: coverage objectives, tool outputs like Atoll or iBwave models, and measurable results. Wireless engineering interviews regularly include a design or troubleshooting exercise, and having a concrete example ready shortens your answer time.
Negotiate scope, not just base pay
Ask specifically about on-call rotation frequency, travel expectations for site surveys, and access to lab equipment for testing. These factors vary widely across employers and affect daily workload more than title alone.
Wireless Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most wireless engineers?
The companies hiring the most wireless engineers right now include Apple, MITRE, and Qualcomm, with the largest share of openings in California, Virginia, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is highest among network operators, defense contractors, and managed service providers deploying 5G and private wireless infrastructure.
How many wireless engineer jobs are remote?
About 34% of wireless engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the field-heavy nature of much of the work. Sub-disciplines like network planning, RF modeling, and standards-focused roles tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while site survey, installation, and drive-testing positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become a wireless engineer?
Start with a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or telecommunications. Build hands-on familiarity with RF fundamentals, antenna theory, and at least one planning tool like Atoll or iBwave. Earn an entry-level wireless certification such as the CWNA to validate your knowledge. Apply to associate or junior roles at network operators, tower companies, or system integrators to gain field experience with real deployments.
Can you get hired as a wireless engineer without much experience?
Yes, entry-level wireless engineer roles exist, particularly at managed service providers and system integrators who train new hires on specific platforms. A CWNA certification, a capstone project involving RF simulation, or internship experience doing drive tests or site surveys can substitute for full work history. Targeting roles with titles like junior RF engineer or wireless technician builds the practical foundation employers expect at the next level.
What does the wireless engineer interview process look like?
Most wireless engineer interviews start with a phone screen covering your background and tool experience, followed by a technical round that includes RF theory questions, link budget calculations, or a design scenario for a specific environment. Some employers add a practical test using a planning tool or ask you to walk through a past deployment. A final round with a hiring manager or team lead focuses on fit, project scope, and on-call or travel expectations.
Where can I find and apply to wireless engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to wireless engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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