Apple · 19 hours ago
RF Test Development Engineer
Austin, TX
Part-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovation in hardware products and services. The RF Test Development Engineer will develop tools and test systems to evaluate and characterize radio subsystems for Apple's wireless products, enhancing the productivity of the wireless hardware design team.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Design and develop scalable RF Automation Frameworks, actively participate in code and architecture reviews, and bring-up next-generation prototypes to quickly bootstrap automation facilities
Collaborate alongside multi-functional Firmware, Driver and Hardware teams to debug issues surfaced during automated testing
Design efficient test automation algorithms to characterization RF-parametric performance, including EVM, ACLR, Sensitivity, PER, Throughput, Current Consumption, etc
Work with multiple RF Technologies, including Cellular, mmWave, and WLAN/BT
Consult with external vendors to define and understand new automation solutions
Partner with RF Design engineers build accurate and efficient algorithms for new RF-based technologies
Periodically present to management on various topics including key automation developments, new technology support strategies, and associated timelines
Architect back-end software features to solve complex system configuration challenges in a multi-faceted, multi-functional firmware development pipeline
You will spend more than 50% of your time coding, either writing new tests, extending existing ones, or debugging
Qualification
Required
BS with 3+ years of relevant experience
Must be able to write test programs or instrument control drivers from scratch
Practical RF Automation Experience with least one of these wireless areas: Cellular (4G/5G), WiFi/BT and/or RF Component Characterization (PAs, LNAs, switches, filters, and oscillators)
Strong with OOP programming concepts, languages such as Python, C++, or C#
Preferred
MSEE Preferred
Experience with system programming concepts, languages such as C or Rust
Familiarity profiling and benchmarking application performance
General knowledge of algorithmic complexity and optimization
Proficiency with code revisioning systems such as Git or SVN
Experience in test and automation using the latest instruments from LitePoint, Rohde&Schwarz, Keysight, and others
Solid understanding of RF test equipment including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and communication analyzers is required
Experience with: GPIB/VISA, UART and RF Bench Measurements
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$5.67BKey Investors
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2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
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2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
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Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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