Wireless Validation Engineer - Stability, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

In this dynamic and fast-paced role, you will be directly responsible for ensuring the quality of Apple's wireless products, focusing on consistent functionality and stability. This involves understanding new and existing feature implementations to craft informed and robust testing charters, authoring test scenarios, scripts, and plans, and then executing functional and stability testing. You will also write and review automation test scripts, identify and report defects with first-level root cause analysis and consistent reproduction steps, and champion quality efforts by collaborating with platform architecture, standardization, firmware/protocol development, system test & carrier engineering teams to drive improvement proposals and baseband optimizations

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Computer Science or related field and 7 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or related occupation.
Minimum 7 year of experience with each of the following skills is required:
5G, LTE, UMTS, CDMA, or GSM
MTBF, Stability Testing, Automation tools, test suits, or execution
Knowledge in testing the cellular protocols
Experience in operating simulators
3GPP and ETSI standard

Hands-on experience with testing cellular technologies such as 5G NR FR1 and mmW, LTE, IMS
Deep understanding of Cellular Protocol stack, SQA methodologies & practices
Experience in developing test strategies, test plans and executing it with automation or manual testing is critical
Automation experience and knowledge of modern scripting or compiled languages (Python, Obj-C, Swift) is a plus
Outstanding communication skills vital to collaborate with multi-functional teams
An analytical, methodical, and creative problem solver committed to driving quality forward

Are you a fearless thinker? Do you love the challenge of advancing a widely accepted technology? In the Wireless Software group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world through Cellular, satellite, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and more. You’ll design, develop, and patent the next generation of our state-of-the art connectivity technologies. You’ll collaborate across departments to help craft wireless solutions that elevate the customer experience with Apple products and services. Our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. If you join us, you’ll help build world-renowned wireless systems so seamless that they almost feel like magic. We are looking for a talented cellular validation engineer with a background of automation to join our dynamic team. You will join a diverse team responsible for qualifying the wireless features and software for the latest iPhones/iPads and Apple Watch product lines.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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

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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

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