Wireless Bluetooth QA Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 137,500 - 250,700; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Diego, California, is hiring a Wireless Bluetooth QA Engineer to join the Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team.

The role focuses on testing Bluetooth-enabled features across Apple devices, with hands-on testing, automation, and collaboration with firmware, software, and hardware teams. The position involves building Python/Swift test frameworks, AI-driven quality practices, and contributing to quality metrics for macOS releases.

Qualifications

• 4+ years defining test plans and creating test cases from technical specs and feature requirements.
• 2+ years validating and testing products with Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, Audio, or Networking.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated test plans across the Apple device ecosystem and third-party peripherals, ensuring Bluetooth quality at every macOS release milestone
• Build and maintain Python and Swift automated test frameworks with Hardware-in-the-Loop setups and CI/CD integration
• Develop and maintain custom diagnostic tools, automate test cases, and track quality metrics across release cycles
• Isolate, reproduce, and file detailed Radar bug reports with clear reproduction steps and supporting data
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, and hardware engineering teams to drive issues to resolution
• Apply AI and ML tools, including LLMs, to streamline test case generation, intelligent log triage, and anomaly detection

Skills

Bluetooth

Test plans

Test automation

Python

Swift

CI/CD

AI/ML

Radar

Networking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Wireshark

PacketLogger

sysdiagnose

Job description

Wireless Bluetooth QA Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

San Diego, California, United States Software and Services

Join our Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team and drive innovation that matters! We craft and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich peopleʼs lives and deliver the best user-experience. The macOS Bluetooth QA team is looking for a talented and detail-oriented Bluetooth QA Engineer to help ensure the highest quality wireless experience across Apple's ecosystem of devices. You will work at the intersection of protocol validation, test automation, and AI-driven quality engineering — partnering closely with firmware, software, and hardware teams to ship world-class Bluetooth experiences to millions of users.

Description

As a successful Wireless Bluetooth Quality Engineer, you will focus on testing Bluetooth enabled features in Appleʼs innovative products.

Responsibilities

• Execute manual and automated test plans across the full Apple device ecosystem and third-party peripherals, ensuring Bluetooth quality at every macOS release milestone
• Build and maintain Python and Swift automated test frameworks with Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) setups and CI/CD integration
• Develop and maintain custom diagnostic tools, automate test cases, and track quality metrics across release cycles
• Isolate, reproduce, and file detailed Radar bug reports with clear reproduction steps and supporting data
• Collaborate closely with firmware, software, and hardware engineering teams to drive issues to resolution
• Apply AI and ML tools, including LLMs, to streamline test case generation, intelligent log triage, and anomaly detection

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience defining test plans and creating test cases from technical specifications and feature requirements
• 2+ years of experience validating and testing products with domain expertise in one or more of the following: Bluetooth, WiFi, NFC, Audio, or Networking

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to write detailed test plans and test cases from specs and PRDs, covering functional, regression, stress, interop, and edge-case scenarios across Bluetooth profile behaviors
• Skilled at isolating, reproducing, and documenting defects in Apple Radar, with a track record of driving resolution through cross-functional triage with firmware and software teams using HCI traces, PacketLogger, Wireshark captures, and sysdiagnose bundles

Compensation & Benefits

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 $137,500 and $250,700, 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.

Note: 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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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.