The WTE Quality team is looking for a Senior System Quality Engineer to lead the validation of Apple's Car Key technology. This role focuses on ensuring the reliability and interoperability of Digital Car Key features through technical excellence. The engineer will work with embedded systems and wireless protocols while engaging with automotive partners. This position requires collaboration across multiple organizations to qualify complex features related to iOS, WatchOS, and automotive standards.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on test automation, system validation, or quality engineering
• Deep familiarity with wireless protocols including NFC, BLE, and UWB
• Experience testing or validating embedded systems
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives across multiple teams or partners
• Experience executing large-scale test campaigns and performing systematic failure analysis
• Experience with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key specification or similar automotive connectivity standards
• Background in the automotive industry, particularly in vehicle integration or certification workflows
• Familiarity with AI/ML systems and large language models
• Proficiency in Objective-C, Swift and/or Python
• Proficiency with git, CI/CD systems, and development integration lifecycles
• Strong analytical and problem-isolation skills with the ability to debug across hardware and software boundaries

• Own the execution, analysis, and validation strategies for Apple's Digital Car Key features.
• Drive test initiatives end-to-end and interface directly with automotive OEM partners.
• Shape the engineering processes that advance Car Key technology.
• Collaborate closely with development and quality engineers across multiple organizations.
• Leverage automation frameworks and write test code in Python.
• Engage deeply with Objective-C and Swift codebases.

• 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.