Apple · 2 months ago
Wireless Firmware Test Engineer
San Diego, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$140K/yr - $258K/yr
3+ years expApple is seeking a Wireless Firmware Test Engineer to join their Wireless Connectivity Silicon team to ensure the quality of innovative wireless silicon for Apple products. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams to develop test plans and methodologies, as well as executing and supporting testing processes.
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Responsibilities
Develop and execute white box FW test cases by thoroughly understanding the FW code structure
Collaborate closely with FW developers to design test methodologies and FW functions that facilitate testing
Working closely with cross functional partners across FW, Radio, MAC, and Systems engineering teams, you’ll develop WiFi PHY firmware validation plan to ensure the stability, reliability, function correctness, and performance of Apple’s N1 wireless silicon firmware and products
Support development teams with troubleshooting complex issues, work with partner teams on bug reproduction, log analysis & debug
Qualification
Required
Bachelors +3 years of relevant industry experience
Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be)
Programming skills in Python, Perl or Shell scripting
Preferred
Proven experience as a Silicon firmware test engineer
Strong wireless/PHY/radio fundamentals
Experience in FW/SW white box testing, including test plan design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance
Strong problem-solving and debugging skills: analyze and investigate test failures, errors, build issues, and be able to drive issues to completion accurately
Thrive in a collaborative environment and be comfortable working with multi-functional teams
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Understanding of embedded SW fundamentals and low-level hardware interfaces
Standout ability in collaboration, communication, and partnerships
Proactive, positive, dedicated, inventive, and willing to address challenges
Excellent knowledge and experience with test methodologies (unit testing, integration testing, performance testing, functional testing, etc)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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