Apple

Summary

Posted: Apr 23, 2026

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number:200659717

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, great ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences — quickly. The WTE Product System Test team is looking for a passionate, detail-obsessed technical leader of Quality Engineering to lead the QA function within our connectivity, cellular and satellite group. This is a rare opportunity to directly shape the quality standards that underpin the communications and connectivity systems used by hundreds of millions of people every day. You will lead a team of QA professionals, define and defend high quality standards, and champion a culture of rigorous, scalable quality assurance across radio technologies. If you thrive at the intersection of technology, operational excellence, data quality, and cross-functional leadership — this role was built for you

Description

Due to the multi-functional nature of the technology, the ideal candidate should have strong communication and interpersonal skills to work well with a large variety of people from organizations within and external to Apple. the candidate needs to show initiative, take ownership of the product, and assume responsibility for leading all the related aspects that need to be coordinated to achieve success. Leading an inspiring a team of QA engineers while establishing quality processes and fostering a culture of innovation that keeps a high bar for delivering unparallel product quality.

Responsibilities

• In addition to your technical leadership through close collaboration with x-functional partners, your key areas of responsibilities also include to:
• Coordinate with your engineering team and the program management team
• Make strategic technical product decisions that positively affect the engineering team’s ability to deliver embedded technologies
• Provide employees career-development opportunities and maintain an ongoing constructive feedback loop with them
• Inspire innovation and technical growth in your employees through hands-on mentoring and encouragement
• Establish and keep a high bar for product quality and bring in innovation for product features.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• You have 8+ years leading a QE team, with track record of managing and delivering large scale projects including software features and new platforms
• You have proven excellence in leading the investigation efforts post product launch
• You have a proficient understanding of the Bluetooth suite of protocols
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• You have 12+ years of experience in cellular, satellite, WiFi/BT testing, with deep understanding of SW/FW validation processes and overall software development cycles
• You have an In-depth understanding and strong hands-on experience on building, deploying and updating test beds
• You have strong experience in system-level testing of radio co-existence (e.g.Cellular, Satellite, WIFI) in embedded devices
• Proven excellence in leading the investigation efforts post product launch
• Proficient understanding of the wireless suite of protocols
• Excellent analytical and debugging skills
• Succeed in a collaborative environment and can clearly communicate while driving multiple projects across many teams
• Highly organized, creative, motivated, and passionate about achieving results

Pay & Benefits

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 $228,100 and $393,800, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.