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Location Software Development Engineer in Test

Apple Cupertino, California, United States

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Posted Dec 17, 2025

Role & seniority: Software Location Quality Engineer (3+ years in device/software testing; mid-level)

Stack/tools: GNSS/Cellular location technologies; Python; QA automation; automated test harnesses; data analysis tooling; AGNSS/Cellular simulations; GNSS log debugging; machine learning techniques for automation

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Build automation infrastructure, automated tests, and tooling to enhance QA processes

  2. Improve reliability and robustness of the proprietary location system (GNSS/Cellular)

  3. Collaborate with hardware/software teams; triage issues via GNSS log analysis; develop test harnesses and data analysis scripts

Must-have skills

  • Bachelor’s in CS/CE/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

  • 3+ years in device or software testing

  • Proficiency in Python; deep understanding of QA methodologies and automation strategy

  • Deep knowledge of GNSS/Cellular location technologies

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with chipset validation, testing methodologies, and 3GPP conformance

  • AGNSS/Cellular simulation experience; debugging GNSS logs; custom analysis scripts

  • Automated test harness development, data analysis tooling, cross-functional communication, and agile experience; mentoring skills

  • Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified (likely full-time)

Full Description

Join our Sensing and Connectivity team to work on the next generation of cutting-edge Location Technologies. We build highly innovative and deeply impactful location features based on the core wireless technologies such as GNSS, Cellular, WiFi and Bluetooth on all Apple products. These are used across many of our products and are the foundation of Maps Navigation, Fitness applications & Emergency Text via Satellite - among many more. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire our customers. We’re looking for an individual to help us build automation infrastructure, automated tests, and tools to enhance our quality assurance processes and deliver the best location experience for our customers.

DESCRIPTION

The Software Location QE team undertakes special projects for the Sensing and Connectivity groups at Apple. These projects have ranged from developing data crowdsourcing systems to prototyping apps & features for future OS releases. Our team is looking for an engineer with a deep understanding of GNSS / Cellular location technologies to continue to improve the reliability and robustness of our proprietary system. In this role you will work closely with hardware and software developers to ensure features are developed with high quality and performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. 3+ years experience in device testing or software based testing Knowledge of Python coding, and exposure to relevant machine learning algorithms and novel genAI techniques that can be leveraged for automation and analysis Deep understanding of QA methodologies and automation strategy

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to thrive in a reciprocal environment Excellent knowledge of chipset validation lifecycle, testing methodologies, and testing tools Knowledge of AGNSS / Cellular location simulations required for functional, performance, 3GPP conformance validation Experience in debugging GNSS logs to triage and root-cause issues ,with development of custom analysis scripts considered a plus Ability to drive cross-functional communications and understanding dependencies while also ensuring a tight timeline can be maintained Experience in design and development of automated test harnesses & data analysis tooling Prior experience of working in fast-paced, agile environment, with flexibility to pivot easily to support new user requirements Strong mentoring skills and a commitment to team development

Location TechnologiesAutomation InfrastructureAutomated TestsQuality AssuranceGNSSCellularWiFiBluetoothPythonMachine LearningQA MethodologiesChipset ValidationTesting MethodologiesDebuggingCross-Functional CommunicationAgile EnvironmentMentoringmulti-location

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