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Apple • San Diego, California, United States
Role & seniority
Stack / tools
Programming: Python, Perl or Shell scripting
Wireless/embedded knowledge: IEEE 802.11 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), FW/SW white-box testing
Testing methodologies: unit, integration, functional, performance testing; test plan design and maintenance
Test environments: pre/post-silicon reference boards, automation scripts, test reports/log collection
Top 3 responsibilities
Develop FW test plans to verify stability, reliability, functionality, and performance of wireless silicon and products
Create white-box FW test cases, implement/manual/automatic tests, publish reports, collect logs, and perform initial failure debugging
Collaborate with FW, Radio, MAC, and Systems teams; drive bug reproduction, issue analysis, and resolution; aid automation enhancement
Must-have skills
Bachelor’s degree with ≥3 years relevant experience
Strong knowledge of wireless systems and IEEE 802.11 standards
Proficiency in Python, Perl or Shell scripting
Experience in FW/SW white-box testing, test plan design, and debugging
Ability to analyze test failures, build issues, and drive issues to completion
Effective written and verbal communication; collaboration across multi-functional teams
Nice-to-haves
Prior Silicon firmware test engineering experience
Deep understanding of wireless/PHY/radio fundamentals and embedded software
Experience with test methodologies (unit, integration,
The Wireless Connectivity Silicon team is looking for a Wireless Firmware Test Engineer to help ensure the quality of innovative wireless silicon for use in Apple products. You can also help in the automation development effort to characterize state-of-the-art wireless SoC products!
DESCRIPTION
In this role you will collaborate with FW, Radio, MAC, and Systems engineering teams to develop a FW test plan to ensure Apple's wireless silicon FW and products' stability, reliability, function correctness, and performance. You will develop white box FW test cases by understanding FW code structure and work closely with developers to craft test methodologies and FW functions to support testing. You will work on test plan development, manual and automatic test setup/scripts, publish test reports, collect test logs, and first screen of test failure/debug. Help build pre-silicon and post-silicon reference board test setups, as well as production-specific test setups. Design and develop innovative ideas that address automation and execution problems. Support development in debugging and reproducing issues, work with system QA on bug reproduction, log/statistic collection, run debug tests with debug FW build, etc.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
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 QUALIFICATIONS
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).