Wi-Fi Certification Quality Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Sur place; USD 150 000 - 278 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking a Wi-Fi Certification Quality Engineer to join the Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team.

You will drive interoperability and performance validation across iOS, watchOS, and other products, crafting test strategies, building setups, and automating test frameworks to ensure top Wi‑Fi quality and a flawless user experience. Responsibilities include executing WFA Certification testing, analyzing logs, and collaborating with firmware, driver, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with 802.11/Wi‑Fi protocols, including packet-level analysis.
• 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance (SQA) methodologies and practices.
• Experience developing test strategies and test plans, and executing them through automated or manual testing.
• Experience applying AI to automation or testing workflows, solving real-world problems.

Responsabilités

• Execute Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certification Program testing on iOS, watchOS, and Apple products, and support certification submissions.
• Develop understanding of WFA test plans, and execute certification tests based on ratified plans; report issues to WFA task groups and CMG.
• Build and maintain up-to-date certification test setups and test beds, including test-bed APs, STAs, sniffers, and other devices.
• Analyze Wi-Fi, system, and packet-capture logs, and work with firmware, driver, and system teams to isolate and resolve failures.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and suites for certification and regression testing, including AI-assisted automation.
• Participate in field interoperability test events with ecosystem partners and follow up on results.

Connaissances

802.11/Wi‑Fi protocols

SQA methodologies

Test strategies & plans

AI in automation/testing

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience

Description du poste

Wi-Fi Certification Quality Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Cupertino, California, United States Software and Services

Join Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems (WTE) and drive innovation that matters! Our Wi-Fi QE team is looking for a highly motivated individual with excellent problem solving and communication skills. We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people’s lives and deliver the best user-experience. If you're passionate about quality and innovation, we may have the job for you.

Description

You will join a dynamic quality assurance team responsible for interoperability and performance validation through WFA Certification Programs on iOS, watchOS, and other exciting products. You will deliver a flawless connectivity experience to our customers. Responsibilities include crafting test strategies using various test methodologies, building test setups, automating test frameworks, triaging issues with development engineers, and executing WFA Certification Program testing to ensure the best Wi‑Fi quality across our product line.

Responsibilities

• Execute Wi-Fi Alliance (WFA) Certification Program testing (Wi‑Fi PHY/MAC, Security, and Application programs) on iOS, watchOS, and other Apple products, and support certification submissions.
• Develop a deep understanding of WFA Certification Program test plans, and execute certification tests based on ratified test plans. Provide feedback and report issues to WFA task groups and the CMG to improve the test plans.
• Build and maintain up-to-date certification test setups and test beds, including test‑bed APs, STAs, sniffers, and other test‑bed devices.
• Analyze Wi‑Fi, system, and packet‑capture logs, and work with firmware, driver, and system teams to isolate, root‑cause, and resolve interoperability and certification failures.
• Develop and maintain automated test frameworks and suites for certification and regression testing, including AI‑assisted automation where it helps. This covers device configuration, result analysis, and reporting.
• Participate in field interoperability test events with ecosystem partners, and follow up on the results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• You have 3+ years of experience with 802.11/Wi‑Fi protocols, including packet‑level analysis
• You have 3+ years of experience in software quality assurance (SQA) methodologies and practices
• You have experience developing test strategies and test plans, and executing them through automated or manual testing
• You have experience applying AI to automation or testing workflows, and solving real‑world problems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Wi‑Fi Alliance (WFA) Certification Programs, including building and maintaining test setups or test beds
• Experience using tools such as Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth packet sniffers and network protocol analyzers to debug issues, identify root causes, and provide findings to engineering teams
• Collaborative, and comfortable working with cross‑functional teams
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on the smallest details that matter to our customers
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document reproduction steps, logs, performance data, and root‑cause findings

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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 BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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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