Modem System Test Engineer - Manager

Job Description

Lead and scale a global team responsible for IOT testing across 4G, 5G, VoLTE, VoNR, and other emerging wireless technologies at Apple.

Requirements

• MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience in wireless communications with at least 4+ years in a leadership role managing modem or carrier testing teams
• Deep expertise in 3GPP protocols (LTE, NR, IMS), cellular call flows, and log analysis tools
• Proven ability to work with mobile infra vendors and operators and navigate multi-vendor environments
• Strong project management skills with experience delivering against tight schedules and dynamic requirements
• Experience with data-driven decision-making, test automation frameworks, and quality metrics

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale a global team responsible for IOT testing across various wireless technologies
• Own the strategy and execution of IOT testing with infrastructure vendors
• Drive collaboration across cross-functional teams in Hardware and Software engineering
• Establish detailed test plans, coverage matrices, and success criteria aligned with industry standards
• Act as a key decision-maker during issue triage, prioritization, and escalations
• Coach and mentor technical leads and managers

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.