Job Details

Role Number: 200604692-3543

Summary

Apple is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Wi-Fi Quality Engineering Manager to join our growing wireless team. You will lead a talented group of engineers focused on delivering world-class Wi-Fi performance and reliability across Apple’s product ecosystem. This role demands technical depth, leadership, and a passion for innovation in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Description

Responsibilities include:
Lead the Wi-Fi QE team; managing test strategy and execution across Apple’s wireless platforms.
Define and implement comprehensive test plans for Wi-Fi features including performance, roaming, coexistence, and user experience under real-world conditions.
Develop scalable automation infrastructure to enable rapid validation and continuous integration.
Drive issue triage, root cause analysis, and resolution in collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.
Deliver timely and clear quality reports to senior leadership, highlighting trends, risks, and corrective actions.
Foster a team culture that emphasizes technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Deep technical knowledge of Wi-Fi standards and protocols, including 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, and core networking technologies (DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP).

• Proven expertise in Wi-Fi feature validation, interoperability testing, and regulatory compliance across global markets.

• Strong background in SQA methodologies and practices, including test planning, test case development, execution, and defect tracking.

• Proficiency in Python with experience building and maintaining automated test frameworks for large-scale wireless testing.

• Prior people management experience, with a track record of mentoring engineers, driving accountability, and building high-performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years of experience in wireless quality engineering, including 1+ year in a technical leadership or management role.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with hardware, firmware, software, and system integration teams.

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities while delivering high-quality results.

• Excellent analytical and debugging skills, with a data-driven approach to problem solving.

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