Wireless Bluetooth QA Engineer, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

Summary

As a Bluetooth Quality Engineer, you will own the quality of Bluetooth-enabled features across Apple's product lineup — driving testing, validation, and engineering partnerships to deliver experiences customers love.

Description

Join our Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems team and drive innovation that shapes how people experience technology every day. The Bluetooth Quality team is looking for a highly technical, motivated engineer who thrives on solving complex problems and brings strong collaborative skills to every challenge. In this role, you will ensure the quality and reliability of Bluetooth features across Apple's latest products, directly impacting the experience of millions of customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end quality for cutting-edge wireless features through both manual and automated testing
Champion product quality by identifying root causes, driving bug fixes, and partnering closely with engineering teams to ship exceptional experiences
Partner with cross-functional teams to shape requirements and design comprehensive test plans that reflect technical depth and real-world customer impact
Proactively triage discrepancies, monitor field issues, and drive resolution of customer-reported problems
Execute structured and exploratory testing to ensure high-quality, reliable releases
Build, maintain, and continuously improve test setups, automation scripts, and infrastructure

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
1+ years of hands-on experience validating and testing products, with domain expertise in one or more of the following: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, Audio, or Networking
2+ years of experience defining test plans and creating test cases based on technical specifications and feature requirements
1+ years of experience developing test automation scripts using Python, Perl, or similar programming languages

Preferred Qualifications

Proficiency in C++, C, Objective-C, or Swift
Obsessively passionate and inquisitive with a drive to solve everyday problems in innovative ways
Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and critical thinking skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and documentation skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and projects
Laser-focused on the smallest details that are most meaningful to customers
Strong time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience with Continuous Integration tools such as Jenkins
Experience with AI tools and workflows is a plus

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $149,200 and $297,200, 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

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.