Wireless Product Validation Engineer

Are you an accomplished engineer with a passion for solving intricate challenges that directly impact the success of an organization? We are the Product Systems Quality organization, and we are looking for a Wireless Product Validation Engineer. We work cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Hardware Technology, and Software Engineering. We focus on the end user performance and play a critical role in shipping high quality Apple products! You will be responsible for developing, designing, and running tests to validate wireless features on Apple products. Additionally, you will lead automation of wireless performance testbeds and have the opportunity to contribute to the development of exceptional Apple products with unparalleled wireless experiences for our customers. Come join our team!

Overview

You should possess a comprehensive understanding of wireless technologies and have direct practical experience demonstrating domain expertise in one of the wireless connectivity technologies, such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth (classic BT/BLE), Thread/Matter. You'll have a deep theoretical knowledge of wireless protocols, hands-on experience in consistently validating one of these wireless technologies and good tooling and automation expertise in wireless performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing design and product requirements, translating them into test plans, automating the tests, building wireless radiated lab setups that simulate different system conditions
• Evaluating the performance of wireless technologies for specific products and demonstrating the user benefits of the technology
• Performing comprehensive measurements and analyses of multi-radio wireless coexistence scenarios
• Preparing test reports, dashboards to visualize data, performing risk assessment and failure analysis to aid data driven product decisions
• Working closely with cross-functional teams and representing the organization in key leadership forums
• Writing high quality automation tools and scripts with minimal supervision or support

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in an Engineering field
• Proven experience as a Software Test and Automation Engineer specializing in wireless technologies, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and other wireless protocols
• 3 years of proven experience evaluating wireless performance in WiFi or Bluetooth
• Knowledge of at least 1 existing wireless communication protocols: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) or Bluetooth/BLE, 802.15.4/Thread/Matter
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's/PhD in an Engineering field preferred
• Strong debugging experience is highly desirable
• Knowledge of multiple existing wireless communication protocols: Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) or Bluetooth/BLE, 802.15.4/Thread/Matter
• Proficiency in network/RF tools such as iPerf, Wireshark, Ellisys, Network and Spectrum Analyzers, attenuators is beneficial
• Experience working with standards bodies in the wireless domain, including IEEE, Wi-Fi Alliance, Bluetooth SIG, Thread Group, is beneficial

Compensation and Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $134,800 and $245,800, 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.

Equal Opportunity

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.