Wi-Fi QA Manager

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.