Wi-Fi Tools and Automation Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking a mid-level Wi‑Fi quality automation engineer to build and run a large-scale test automation lab that covers multiple Apple devices and Wi‑Fi features.

You will develop automation for new features, debug hardware and software failures, and explore AI/ML approaches to improve test coverage and efficiency across CI pipelines.

Candidates with experience in macOS/iOS apps and strong communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Software QA Automation Engineering.
• Experience with Swift/SwiftUI, Objective C or Python.
• Experience with Unit, API, UI, non-UI test automation.
• Experience with Continuous Integration systems.
• BS in computer science or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a large-scale test automation lab for multiple Apple products.
• Write automation for new and existing features to validate Wi-Fi.
• Debug and troubleshoot device hardware and software failures.
• Execute, analyze, report and debug issues during test cycles.
• Create micro-services, tools and pipelines to support CI.
• Apply AI/ML techniques to improve test coverage and triage across the CI pipeline.
• Build and integrate AI-assisted automation tools to accelerate workflows.

Skills

QA Automation

Swift/SwiftUI

Python

CI/CD

Problem solving

Communication

Education

BS in Computer Science

Tools

CI systems

Automation tools

Job description

Wi-Fi Tools and Automation Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

The Wi-Fi Quality Engineering team is seeking a mid level quality engineer to work on systems and processes that will test every software change of the Wi-Fi stack. If you are a highly motivated engineer with aspirations to build powerful automation, including AI-assisted and intelligent testing systems, that runs on every class of Apple device, we would love to discuss this opportunity with you!

Description

The Wi-Fi Quality Engineering CI team consists of automation engineers, tools developers and UI engineers who contribute by improving the quality of the Wi-Fi user experience. This team creates automation that runs on every class of Apple device, builds internal tools that help validate new technologies, including AI-driven test intelligence, and works on user facing features that ship in our products. You will work with both development and testing teams to improve testability through code design and writing automation that runs on a large scale. Ideal candidates are specialists in automation testing, automating UI components, unit testing, non-UI automation testing, and are curious about applying AI/ML approaches to make testing smarter and more efficient. Experience in app development for macOS or iOS is a benefit.

Responsibilities

• Develop and operate a large-scale test automation lab for multiple Apple products
• Write automation for new and existing features to validate Wi‑Fi
• Debug and trouble‑shoot device hardware and software failures
• Execute, analyze, report and debug issues as part of software testing execution cycles
• Work with industry standard tools to create micro‑services, tools and pipelines to support our continuous integration effort
• Explore and apply AI/ML techniques to improve test coverage, failure triage, log analysis, and root‑cause identification across the CI pipeline
• Build and integrate AI‑assisted automation tools (e.g., LLM‑based test generation, intelligent test‑stability analysis, agentic debugging assistants) to accelerate development and testing workflows
• Evaluate and prototype emerging AI tooling (e.g., MCP‑based agents, AI assistants) to streamline lab operations and reduce manual triage effort
• Work with engineering teams to drive testability efforts to improve the way we test our software and hardware, incorporating AI‑driven insights where applicable

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working in Software QA Automation Engineering
• You have experience in one or more Scripting/Programming Languages including Swift/SwiftUI, Objective C or Python
• You have experience in automating tests at Unit, API, UI, non‑UI level
• You have experience with Continuous Integration systems
• Ability to investigate, debug and triage difficult problems and independently work towards results
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are needed to facilitate close interaction with development teams, management, and other organizations within Apple
• You have experience with AI and problem solving
• BS in computer science or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with applying AI/ML techniques (e.g., anomaly detection, log/failure classification, LLM‑based tooling) to test automation, triage, or analytics
• You have experience integrating AI‑assisted developer tools (e.g., LLM‑based assistants, agentic workflows, MCP‑based tooling) into engineering pipelines
• Effectively use AI agents as debugging, troubleshooting, design, and implementation tools
• You are obsessively passionate and inquisitive, and seek to tackle everyday problems in innovative ways
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across teams
• You are laser‑focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers

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 $118,000 and $207,100, 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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