
Tools & Automation Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Tools & Automation Engineer for its Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems quality assurance team. This role involves developing test methodologies for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth firmware on RF modules, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and crafting test strategies. Responsibilities include building test setups, automating test frameworks and cases, and writing technical test plans based on IEEE standards. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, with experience in networking, wireless engineering, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Python, C/C++, and strong automation skills. A minimum of 3 years in SQA methodologies is required.
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
Apple 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 .
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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