Wi - fi /bt/thread Stability QA Engineer

Wi-Fi /BT/Thread Stability QA Engineer

Join our Software Engineering team to design, develop, and patent groundbreaking wireless connectivity technologies like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread. Collaborate cross-functionally to craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. The Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems team is looking for a software engineer to help ensure quality and stability for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Networking technologies for all iOS, macOS, tvOS, visionOS and watchOS platforms. If you're motivated, highly qualified, and passionate about quality, problem-solving, and are a wireless technologies enthusiast, we may have the job for you.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software tests to identify and address stability & functional issues ensuring high quality Wireless Software.
• Define and execute test plans to validate Wi-Fi/BT & Thread features of Apple products, ensuring they meet stability requirements.
• Raise issues and follow up with the development team to identify the root cause using Apple internal tools.
• Investigate user/field issues, and perform engineering analysis to understand and add test coverage for reproduction.
• Automate testcases in objective C framework and contribute to test coverage automation.
• Build, configure, and maintain test infrastructure to efficiently execute test plans across various software releases.
• Collaborate closely with development teams to validate software and firmware patches and fixes.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in testing Wireless technologies - WiFi and/or Bluetooth - Functional or Performance or Stability Testing
• Preferable to have automation experience in any of the programming languages - C/C++ or scripting skills in python/shell.
• Deep understanding of SQA methodologies & practices
• Good Understanding and working knowledge of WiFi and/or BT protocols preferred, CWNA preferred
• Good understanding of Operating System concepts
• Experience in developing test strategies and test methodologies
• Experience in developing automated test cases
• Can clearly communicate and drive projects across many teams
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Electronics / Telecommunications Engineering

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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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.

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.