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Apple • San Diego, California, United States
Role & seniority: Lead Wireless Firmware Test Engineer; lead QA engineering team, technical mentor, and quality advocate across cross-functional groups.
Stack/tools: Python; white-box firmware/software testing; test automation frameworks; pre-silicon and post-silicon reference board setups; test plan design, documentation, and maintenance; metrics/KPIs for testing effectiveness; defect analysis and reporting.
Define testing strategy, priorities, and resource allocation based on business impact and risk; partner with FW, Radio, MAC, and Systems engineering.
Oversee development of white-box FW test cases, automation frameworks, and end-to-end test coverage across multiple projects.
Establish quality metrics, review test plans/reports, guide debugging of complex issues, and provide technical escalation support.
Bachelor’s degree + 10+ years in the industry; lead/management experience.
Wireless experience (WIFI or Bluetooth) and strong PHY/radio fundamentals.
Proficient in Python; deep understanding of embedded software fundamentals and low-level hardware interfaces.
Experience with FW/SW white-box testing, test plan design, and test automation.
10+ years as a silicon firmware test engineer; extensive experience with unit/integration/performance/functional testing.
Excellent communication (oral/written) and collaboration across multi-functional teams.
Problem-solving, de
The Wireless Connectivity Silicon team seeks an experienced Lead Wireless Firmware Test Engineer to drive quality strategy and lead a team of QA engineers ensuring excellence of Apple’s homegrown WIFI/BT N1 chip and beyond for Apple products. You will establish testing frameworks, mentor team members, and spearhead automation initiatives while managing test coverage across multiple projects.
DESCRIPTION
You will lead and mentor a QA engineering team, providing technical guidance and performance management. Establish testing priorities and resource allocation based on business impact and risk assessment. Partner with FW, Radio, MAC, and Systems engineering leadership to develop comprehensive test strategies. Oversee development of white box FW test cases and automation frameworks. Direct creation of pre-silicon and post-silicon reference board test setups. Establish quality metrics and KPIs to measure testing effectiveness. Review and approve test plans, reports, and defect analyses. Serve as quality advocate in cross-functional meetings, communicating test status and risks. Guide team in debugging complex issues and provide technical escalation support.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors +10 years of relevant industry experience. WIFI or Bluetooth experience. Previous experience as a lead or manager. Proven Understanding of Python. Strong wireless/PHY/radio fundamentals.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
10+ years of proven experience as a Silicon firmware test engineer. Experience in FW/SW white box testing, including test plan design, implementation,