
Tools & Automation Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Tools & Automation Engineer for its Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team. This role involves developing test methodologies for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth firmware on RF modules, creating test strategies, building test setups, and automating test cases. The engineer will also write technical test plans based on IEEE standards and design documents to ensure high-quality wireless solutions across Apple products. Collaboration with cross-functional teams for factory support and end-to-end product test strategy is key. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar, proficiency in Python and/or C/C++, strong automation experience, and 3+ years in SQA methodologies.
You will join a dynamic quality assurance team in the Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems organization at Apple. The team is responsible for shipping quality wireless solutions across all Apple products. You will be delivering a detailed connectivity user experience to our customers.
Description
You will be responsible for development of test methodologies for validating the Wi-Fi and BT FW software on RF modules and collaborate with cross functional teams for factory support. Other responsibilities include crafting of test strategies using various test methodologies, building test setups, automating test framework / test cases, writing technical test plans based on IEEE standards and design documents to ensure the best quality in connectivity for Apple products.
Preferred Qualifications
You have experience in root cause analysis, debugging complex problems and collaborating with cross functional teams
You're skilled at driving cross-functional decision and cooperating with other test teams (upstream/downstream) for a sound end-to-end product test strategy
You're laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
You have the ability to write automation and automate existing test cases to improve efficiency
Minimum Qualifications
You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar
You're experienced in Networking, Wireless Engineering, Wi-Fi and/or Bluetooth
You demonstrate proficiency in Python and/or C/C++
You have strong automation experience
You have 3+ years of experience in SQA methodologies and practices
You're experienced in developing test strategies and executing it with automation or manual testing","internalDetails":null
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 $121,300 and $213,700, 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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