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Software Development Engineer in Test, Wireless Technologies and Ecosystems

Apple, Inc.
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/1/2026
\\nJoin our Wireless Technology Ecosystem (WTE) and drive innovation that matters! We build and seamlessly integrate technologies that enrich people's lives and deliver the best user-experience. The NFC/Secure Element team is seeking a motivated and talented software developer to design and build automation frameworks, develop apps and tools, and craft test strategies that ensure the highest quality and reliability of ApplePay and other related technologies.\\n\\nIn this role, you will be a software developer first and foremost, building production-quality frameworks that push the boundaries of tools and app development and test automation. Experience with wireless technologies is valuable but not required: we're looking for exceptional developers who are excited to learn and grow.\\n\\nThe ideal engineer for this role is comfortable working in a cross functional, multifaceted and creative team charged with exploring an uncharted and constantly evolving domain. This role is a great opportunity to apply strong software engineering skills to groundbreaking technology domains. You will build production quality software, and create effective test strategies for complex payment systems, including exploration of innovative approaches like AI-enhanced automation.

You will join a diverse, fast-paced team responsible for enabling cutting-edge wireless functionality on our innovative devices. Your day-to-day will involve designing and implementing scalable automation frameworks, and creating sophisticated test benches that validate complex system behaviors. You will take an active role in crafting the quality of emerging technologies by writing clean, maintainable code, debugging intricate system-level issues, and integrating automation into continuous integration pipelines. You will also be responsible for creating and maintaining related tools, web dashboard and iOS apps. This is an opportunity to apply strong software engineering skills to a constantly evolving domain, collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure our products deliver the most secure, reliable, and seamless experiences to millions of users globally.\n

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.\n3 to 10 years of professional experience in software development, test automation, or tool/app development.\nStrong programming skills with a demonstrated ability to design and build production-scale software systems in Python, C/C , Java, or similar languages.\nSolid computer science fundamentals, including a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and operating system concepts (macOS, Windows, or Unix).\nProven experience using version control systems like Git and working with continuous integration tools.\nExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of troubleshooting complex system behaviors.\nProficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with global teams.

Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.\nExperience with robotics automation and integrating hardware/terminals into test environments.\nBackground in application development (e.g., iOS, macOS, or similar platforms).\nKnowledge of wireless communication technologies, embedded systems, or industry standards (such as NFC, ISO14443, EMV, or GlobalPlatform).\nFamiliarity with SQA methodologies, software profiling, and optimization techniques.

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