Wi-Fi /BT/Thread Stability QA Engineer

Apple; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Bengaluru seeks a Wireless Stability Test Engineer to ensure Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Thread software remains stable across iOS, macOS, watchOS and related devices. You will design stress tests, validate features, and automate test cases to strengthen product quality.

The role requires strong wireless testing experience, automation skills, and collaboration with software/hardware teams. Join a fast-paced team delivering reliable wireless experiences across Apple products, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Experience in testing Wi‑Fi and/or Bluetooth technologies.
• CWNA knowledge or preference.
• Automation exposure in C/C++ or Python/shell.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS/EC or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute tests to ensure stability and quality of Wireless Software.
• Define test plans for Wi‑Fi/BT/Thread features on Apple products.
• Raise issues and work with dev teams to identify root causes.
• Investigate user/field issues and add test coverage for reproduction.
• Automate test cases and Objective C frameworks.
• Build and maintain test infrastructure across iOS, macOS, watchOS.
• Collaborate with software and hardware teams.

Skills

Wireless testing

Test automation

SQA methodologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/EC

Tools

C/C++

Python scripting

Job description

Summary

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.

Description

As a Wireless Stability Test Engineer, you will join a dynamic team responsible for the stability of Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth and Thread software on Apple products. The successful candidate will be involved in stress and stability testing for Wi‑Fi/BT technologies and its features for iPhones/iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TV's, and Mac product lines.

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 test cases and Objective C frameworks to contribute to the test workflow infrastructure.
• Build, configure, and maintain test infrastructure to efficiently assess various iOS, macOS, and watchOS platforms.
• Closely collaborate with software and hardware teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in testing Wireless technologies - Wi‑Fi and/or Bluetooth - Functional or Performance or Stability Testing
• Good experience of testing Wi‑Fi/BT Chipsets across technologies and devices
• Good Understanding and working knowledge of Wi‑Fi and BT protocols preferred, CWNA preferred
• 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 of Operating System concepts
• Experience in developing test strategies and test methodologies and experience in developing automated test cases
• Can clearly communicate and drive projects across many teams
• Excellent communication skills
• Bachelors degree in Computer Science / Electronics and Communications or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Thrive in a collaborative environment and comfortable working with cross‑functional teams
• Laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers
• Strong comfort with ambiguity and ability to self‑direct in a fast‑moving environment
• Passionate about quality and delivering the best wireless experience to customers