Wi-Fi QA Manager

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 164,000 - 286,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks a Wi-Fi QE Lead to manage a team focused on wireless quality engineering. This role involves defining test strategies, ensuring compliance with Wi-Fi standards, and mentoring engineers. Ideal candidates will possess extensive experience in wireless technologies and people management skills, contributing to innovative quality solutions.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products and services

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in wireless quality engineering.
• 1+ year in a technical leadership role.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wi-Fi QE team and manage test strategies.
• Define and implement test plans for Wi-Fi features.
• Drive issue triage and resolution in collaboration with engineering teams.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Wi-Fi standards and protocols

Wi-Fi feature validation

Expertise in SQA methodologies

Proficiency in Python

People management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Description

Responsibilities include: Lead the Wi-Fi QE team; managing test strategy and execution across Apple’s wireless platforms. Define and implement comprehensive test plans for Wi-Fi features including performance, roaming, coexistence, and user experience under real-world conditions. Develop scalable automation infrastructure to enable rapid validation and continuous integration. Drive issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams. Deliver timely and clear quality reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and corrective actions. Foster a team culture that emphasizes technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of Wi-Fi standards and protocols, including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, and core networking technologies (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP).
• Proven expertise in Wi-Fi feature validation, interoperability testing, and regulatory compliance across global markets.
• Strong background in SQA methodologies and practices, including test planning, test case development, execution, and defect tracking.
• Proficiency in Python with experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks for large-scale wireless testing.
• Prior people management experience, with a track record of mentoring engineers, driving accountability, and building high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in wireless quality engineering, including 1+ year in a technical leadership or management role.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, software, and system integration teams.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a data-driven approach to problem solving.

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 $164,200 and $285,900, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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