Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

Apple; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of cutting-edge wireless SoC products. You will be responsible for creating automation frameworks and ensuring silicon performance exceeds expectations. The position requires extensive experience in wireless communication protocols and a strong command of programming languages such as Python and C++. Join this innovative firm and play a crucial role in shaping the future of technology that delights millions of users worldwide.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in wireless SoC products and automation development.
• Strong background in wireless communication protocols and test automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation and characterization frameworks for wireless SoC products.
• Design and implement Python-based integration and debug environments.

Skills

Python

Matlab

Perl

Javascript

C/C++

C#

Wireless communication protocols

Test automation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Signal analyzer

Signal generator

Spectrum analyzer

Job description

Wireless System Automation and Test Engineer

Sunnyvale, California, United States Hardware

Summary

Posted: Mar 01, 2025

Role Number: 200593337

You will be part of a dynamic group and have the rare and extraordinary opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers. In this role you will be responsible for the bringup and integration infrastructure for the PHY/Radio and executing the PHY and radio level characterization on internal silicon solution from chip back until shipping in your favorite Apple products.

Description

In this individual technical contributor role you will be responsible for automation development and characterization of state-of-the-art wireless SoC products. You will develop the bringup infrastructure at the center of a silicon design group as well as the characterization, regression, and reporting framework. This will include designing and implementing a Python-based bringup, integration, and debug environment; designing and implementing a Python-based characterization, regression, and reporting framework. As an owner of the silicon performance infrastructure you will be key in making sure future Apple products exceed expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

1. BS + 10 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

1. Basic Knowledge in existing wireless communication protocols: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, LTE/WCDMA/GSM, or 802.11ad/ay.
2. Understanding communication theory and key Tx/Rx metrics like EVM and sensitivity.
3. Experience in developing test and debug infrastructure for bring-up, integration, characterization, and debug of real wireless silicon in a lab.
4. Experience using wireless/RF test equipment such as signal analyzer, signal generator, and spectrum analyzer.
5. Experience developing test automation including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts, database interfaces, and reporting tools.
6. Strong Experience with Python, Matlab, Perl, Javascript, C/C++, or C#.
7. Advanced degree preferred; Masters or Ph.D in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Pay & 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

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