SDET Wi-Fi Engineering - Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

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

Description

As a successful Software Development Engineer - Test, you'll focus on testing Wi-Fi enabled features in Apple's innovative products.

Responsibilities:

Execute software development engineering in test across the full Apple device ecosystem and third-party peripherals, ensuring Wi-Fi quality at every tvOS/iOS release milestone

Develop, build and maintain Python & Swift automated test frameworks with hardware 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 Wi-Fi issues to resolution

Apply AI and ML tools, including LLMs, to streamline test case generation, intelligent log triage, and anomaly detection

Preferred Qualifications

Highly motivated, dedicated, quick learner with the ability to work individually and as a team

Exceptional problem solving and debugging skills

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills

Efficient time management skills, ability to handle multiple tasks, and thrive in a fast paced environment

You're laser-focused on the smallest details that are meaningful to our customers

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience

3-5+ years of experience in software development, 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: Wireless, Wi-Fi or Networking

You're experienced with AI & ML tools

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.