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Wi-Fi Quality Engineer - Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Cupertino, CA, USA
In Person
QA & TestingManual & Functional QA, Test Automation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
  • At least 3 years of experience in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wireless networking, mobile platforms, or wireless validation/testing.
  • Experience with Python or another scripting language for test automation and data analysis.
  • Strong understanding of 802.11 Wi-Fi fundamentals, including 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz, channel and bandwidth configuration, throughput, latency, packet loss, and roaming.
  • Hands-on experience testing Wi-Fi and Bluetooth coexistence, including concurrent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth traffic and performance scenarios.
  • Experience with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth log analysis and debugging, including isolating issues across software, firmware, driver, and RF layers.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including documenting reproduction steps, logs, performance data, and root-cause findings.
  • Experience with AI and real-world problem solving.
Responsibilities
  • Design, execute, and maintain test plans for 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 802.15 Thread, and Ultra Wideband technologies.
  • Develop and execute coexistence test plans covering concurrent Wi-Fi and Bluetooth use cases, including A2DP, HFP/eSCO, BLE, AirPods, Apple Watch, and other accessories.
  • Validate 2.4 GHz and 5/6 GHz Wi-Fi performance under Bluetooth coexistence scenarios, including throughput, latency, packet loss, range, and connection stability.
  • Perform Range vs. Rate, over-the-air, mobility, and performance testing on iPhone and iPad across different access points, channels, bandwidths, MLO configurations, and RF conditions.
  • Analyze Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, RF, and system logs; work cross-functionally with firmware, driver, Bluetooth, and system teams to isolate and resolve coexistence issues.
  • Develop and maintain automated coexistence test suites for Pre-Sub/ATP, including automated traffic generation, Bluetooth connection setup, Wi-Fi configuration, performance measurement, and result analysis.
  • Integrate coexistence automation into CI/Jenkins pipelines to enable continuous regression testing and reduce manual execution.
  • Define coexistence key performance indicators and regression criteria for new iOS releases, and track performance across software builds.
  • Create test plans, report and triage bugs, identify automation opportunities, develop and maintain AI-based automation framework solutions, and support design reviews.
  • Identify coverage gaps, coordinate with multifunctional teams to reduce duplication and improve testing, and prevent regressions to deliver high-quality releases.
  • Qualify coexistence features on Apple devices.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience investigating complex Wi-Fi/Bluetooth coexistence and performance issues using debugging and root-cause analysis.
  • Knowledge of 802.11 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, wireless performance, and coexistence, with hands-on experience in over-the-air, Range vs. Rate, mobility, and system-level validation.
  • Experience developing and maintaining automation and testing tools, including Python-based frameworks and integration with AQS, ATP, CI, or Jenkins environments.
  • Experience using generative AI or agentic tools to improve test coverage, log analysis, root-cause analysis, and wireless validation.

About the company

Apple designs and sells consumer electronics, from iPhone smartphones and Mac computers to tablets and wearable devices. Its operating systems manage apps and built-in functions for communication and work, while iCloud stores files and synchronizes data across devices. Customers buy additional digital services through subscriptions such as Apple Music and Apple TV, and developers distribute software through the App Store. Apple earns money from hardware sales, subscriptions and digital transactions, selling directly to customers and through retailers and mobile carriers around the world. It was founded in 1976 and has its headquarters in Cupertino, California.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Cupertino, California

Founded

1976

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Performance Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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