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Get Access To All JobsDo you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before.
Description
Join our Wireless Systems Design Validation Team, where we ensure cutting-edge wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards across critical parameters, including Power Accuracy, Spurs, EVM, Sensitivity, Desense, RF/Baseband Performance, MIMO, and Coexistence. Operating at the heart of silicon development, we drive test automation and validation methodologies that accelerate product development while maintaining exceptional quality. This role offers the opportunity to create test infrastructure and automation solutions that directly impact the success of next-generation wireless technologies.
Responsibilities
You will develop sophisticated automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems across RF and baseband domains, enabling comprehensive validation and regression testing throughout the silicon development lifecycle.
Working closely with PHY, MAC, and RF design engineers, you'll translate specifications into automated test strategies, identify validation gaps, and drive resolution of complex system issues.
Your role includes creating equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences, while analyzing results to provide actionable insights and continuously improving test methodologies to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation wireless systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree
Knowledge of wireless communication systems.
Programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, C++, or C#.
Preferred Qualifications
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 (traceability, repeatability) and related tools (Git, CI/CD, databases, reporting tools).
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,300 and $210,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Do you have a passion for taking on big challenges? Do you love pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our Wireless Hardware group, you’ll be responsible for bringing groundbreaking wireless connectivity to the world. Together, our goal is to ensure nothing stands in the way of our customers’ connections with their devices. Join us and help build world-renowned wireless systems that connect customers to their world like never before.
Description
Join our Wireless Systems Design Validation Team, where we ensure cutting-edge wireless and PHY systems meet rigorous performance standards across critical parameters, including Power Accuracy, Spurs, EVM, Sensitivity, Desense, RF/Baseband Performance, MIMO, and Coexistence. Operating at the heart of silicon development, we drive test automation and validation methodologies that accelerate product development while maintaining exceptional quality. This role offers the opportunity to create test infrastructure and automation solutions that directly impact the success of next-generation wireless technologies.
Responsibilities
You will develop sophisticated automation frameworks and test infrastructure for validating wireless and PHY systems across RF and baseband domains, enabling comprehensive validation and regression testing throughout the silicon development lifecycle.
Working closely with PHY, MAC, and RF design engineers, you'll translate specifications into automated test strategies, identify validation gaps, and drive resolution of complex system issues.
Your role includes creating equipment drivers, control interfaces, and intelligent test sequences, while analyzing results to provide actionable insights and continuously improving test methodologies to meet the demanding requirements of next-generation wireless systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree
Knowledge of wireless communication systems.
Programming skills in Python, Shell scripting, C++, or C#.
Preferred Qualifications
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 (traceability, repeatability) and related tools (Git, CI/CD, databases, reporting tools).
Pay & Benefits
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $120,300 and $210,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Test Engineer
Align your credentials to TN requirements
Your degree field must map directly to test engineering work. A diploma in electrical, computer, or systems engineering carries the most weight. A general science degree may require additional documentation at the port of entry (for Canadians) or consulate (for Mexicans) to demonstrate your coursework aligns with the specific role.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search Migrate Mate for employers with recent visa filings in engineering roles. Companies experienced with visa sponsorship understand work visa processes, which can streamline your hiring timeline from offer to start date.
Clarify the offer letter before accepting
Your TN application lives or dies on the job offer letter. Confirm it names your role as 'Test Engineer,' lists engineering as the required degree field, and describes duties that match USMCA's engineering occupation definition.
Book your consular appointment early as a Mexican professional
Mexican TN applicants go through a U.S. consulate and face a 50,000-per-year cap on TN status grants. Schedule your DS-160 appointment as early as possible after receiving your offer letter to avoid losing your start date.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Identifying employers open to TN sponsorship for Test Engineers takes time without the right data. Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type so you reach decision-makers who have already committed to the hiring process.
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Find Test Engineer JobsTest Engineer TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Test Engineer role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, Test Engineer qualifies under the USMCA's Engineering category, which covers roles that require a bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field. The key is that your job duties must involve engineering work, such as designing test protocols, validating systems, or analyzing product performance, not just running automated scripts without engineering judgment.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Test Engineers?
TN has no lottery and no annual cap for Canadian professionals, so you can apply any time you have a qualifying offer. H-1B selection is random and limited to one attempt per fiscal year for most applicants. TN is also employer-transferable without USCIS approval for Canadians, making job changes faster. The trade-off is that TN does not allow dual immigrant intent, so green card planning requires careful structuring.
What documents does a Canadian Test Engineer need at the border?
You need your university transcripts or degree certificate, a detailed offer letter from your U.S. employer that identifies the role as Test Engineer and specifies engineering as the required field, and a support letter from your employer outlining the position and your qualifications. CBP officers assess all three together at the port of entry (for Canadian citizens) or you'll present them at a U.S. consulate (for Mexican citizens). Missing or vague documentation is the most common reason for a TN denial.
Where can I find Test Engineer jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It filters open Test Engineer positions by employers willing to sponsor TN visas for Canadian and Mexican professionals, so you avoid wasting applications on companies unfamiliar with the process. Searching general job boards often surfaces roles where TN sponsorship was never considered by the hiring team.
Can a Mexican Test Engineer switch employers while on TN status?
Yes, but the process is more involved than it is for Canadians. Mexican TN holders must obtain a new TN approval from USCIS or a new stamp from a U.S. consulate before starting with the new employer. You cannot simply present documents at the border as Canadians can. Plan for at least several weeks between accepting an offer and your first day with the new company.
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