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WiFi Connectivity Validation Engineer

Apple

Location

Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

This role is part of the Wireless Hardware group, focusing on delivering innovative wireless connectivity solutions. The Wireless Systems Design Validation Team is dedicated to ensuring that advanced wireless and PHY systems meet design specifications and perform optimally. This position involves working with industry-leading engineers to tackle complex challenges that influence the future of wireless communication. The team plays a crucial role in enhancing the quality and reliability of next-generation wireless technologies.

Requirements

  • Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
  • 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#.
  • Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering; Master's or Ph.D. preferred.
  • Hands-on experience testing and validating WiFi systems in laboratory environments.
  • Proven experience developing and automating tests for wireless systems, with demonstrated ability to create robust, scalable test frameworks.
  • Proficiency with RF test equipment, including signal analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers, and WiFi signaling testers.
  • Familiarity with network analysis and debugging tools such as protocol analyzers, Wireshark, iperf, and similar utilities.
  • Experience in configuring and controlling access points (APs) and understanding of AP-client interactions is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that advanced wireless and PHY systems meet stringent design specifications.
  • Deliver optimal performance across critical functionalities, including Throughput, RvR, MIMO, OFDMA, Beamforming, and Coexistence.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers to address complex technical challenges.
  • Impact the quality and reliability of next-generation wireless technologies.
  • Develop and automate tests for wireless systems.

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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