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Wireless Firmware Quality Engineer

2 months ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Apple Inc. Full time

Position Overview

The Wireless Connectivity Silicon team at Apple Inc. is seeking experienced firmware test engineers to contribute to the quality assurance of cutting-edge wireless silicon utilized in our innovative products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Firmware, Radio, MAC, and Systems engineering teams to formulate a comprehensive firmware testing strategy aimed at ensuring the stability, reliability, functional accuracy, and performance of wireless silicon firmware and associated products.
  • Design and implement testing infrastructure and continuous integration processes for both pre-silicon development and post-silicon validation, including regression testing on a nightly, weekly, and release basis.
  • Engage in the development of test plans, set up manual and automated testing environments, generate test reports, and analyze test logs to identify and troubleshoot failures.
  • Construct reference board test setups for both pre-silicon and post-silicon phases, as well as production-specific testing configurations.
  • Create and refine firmware test cases and methodologies to enhance testing efficiency.
  • Innovate solutions to address automation challenges and improve execution processes.
  • Assist in debugging and reproducing issues, collaborating with system QA teams on bug reproduction, data collection, and executing debug tests with specialized firmware builds.
  • Develop dashboards for test results and actively participate in bug triage discussions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Over 5 years of demonstrated experience as a firmware test engineer in the silicon domain.
  • Proficiency in developing and executing automated testing frameworks and continuous integration systems.
  • Experience in white box testing of firmware/software, including the design, implementation, documentation, and maintenance of test plans.
  • Strong scripting and debugging skills in languages such as Python, Perl, TCL, C++, or similar.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities, capable of analyzing and resolving test failures and build issues effectively.
  • A collaborative mindset, comfortable working within cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Solid understanding of embedded software principles and low-level hardware interfaces.
  • Familiarity with wireless protocols, systems/MAC/PHY, and testing for WiFi/BT functionality, performance, or stability.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree combined with 10 years of relevant experience.

Additional Information

  • Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We take affirmative action to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
  • Compensation includes a base pay range, which is determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Employees may also participate in stock programs and receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, retirement plans, and educational reimbursements.