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WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Irvine, California)$122.7k - $214.3kfull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Join Apple’s Wireless Hardware group and Wireless Systems Design Validation Team to develop and validate state-of-the-art WiFi connectivity, ensuring rigorous validation of PHY/MAC functionality and robust test infrastructure across throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, beamforming, and coexistence.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute comprehensive test methodologies for validating connectivity performance of state-of-the-art WiFi systems.
  • Work closely with design engineers and system integration/test engineers to define requirements, troubleshoot complex issues, and drive system optimization.
  • Span automation framework development to hands-on lab testing, ensuring thorough validation of PHY/MAC functionality while maintaining robust test infrastructure for ongoing regression and continuous integration efforts.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems and IEEE 802.11 standards (a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be).
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, Perl, JavaScript, and/or C#.

Skills

Required:IEEE 802.11 standardsProgramming
Nice to have:Lab testing

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational reimbursement (tuition)
  • Discretionary bonuses or commissions and relocation (where eligible)
  • Employee stock programs (discretionary RSUs, stock purchase plan)
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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