Location
Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
This role is part of the Wireless Hardware group, focusing on ensuring that cutting-edge wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards. The Wireless Systems Design Validation Team is responsible for driving test automation and validation methodologies that enhance product development. The position involves creating test infrastructure and automation solutions that will impact the success of next-generation wireless technologies. Candidates will work with advanced wireless communication systems, particularly in WiFi and cellular technologies.
Requirements
- BS degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
- Strong knowledge of wireless communication systems, with an emphasis on WiFi.
- Strong programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, and/or C/C++/C# for test automation.
- Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
- Deep understanding of key performance indicators and impairments in RF and baseband domains.
- Hands-on experience testing wireless silicon in laboratory environments.
- Proficiency with RF test equipment including signal analyzers, signal generators, and spectrum analyzers.
- Proven experience developing test automation, including equipment drivers, debug tools, automation scripts and interfaces.
- Experience with automation infrastructure development and related tools such as Git, CI/CD, databases, and reporting tools.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that wireless and PHY systems meet performance standards across critical parameters.
- Drive test automation and validation methodologies to accelerate product development.
- Create test infrastructure and automation solutions for next-generation wireless technologies.
- Test wireless silicon in laboratory environments using RF test equipment.
- Develop test automation, including equipment drivers and automation scripts.
- Implement automation infrastructure development for traceability and repeatability.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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