Software Development Engineer in Test, Car Key, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

The WTE Quality team is looking for a Software Development Engineer in Test who combines strong programming and debugging instincts with a forward-thinking approach to AI-assisted engineering. This role is at the center of Apples Car Key validation efforts -- where critical thinking tight collaboration and modern tooling converge to ship features that millions of people rely on every day.

As a Software Development Engineer in Test on the Car Key team you will write debug and maintain the automation that validates Apples Digital Car Key features across embedded systems and wireless protocols. You will work closely with development and quality engineers to identify issues isolate root causes and ensure that Car Key functionality meets Apples quality bar. This role places a strong emphasis on leveraging LLM-based tools like Claude Code to accelerate development workflows improve test coverage and solve problems more efficiently. You will be expected to think critically about complex system behavior collaborate effectively across teams and continuously push for better ways to validate software at the embedded level.

Write and maintain Python-based test automation that validates Car Key features across NFC BLE and UWB protocolsnDebug complex issues across embedded systems isolating failures at the hardware/software boundarynLeverage LLM tools (e.g. Claude Code) to accelerate test development improve code quality and streamline engineering workflowsnAnalyze test results to identify regressions patterns and areas requiring deeper investigationnCollaborate closely with development and quality engineers across multiple teams to drive issue resolutionnEngage with Objective-C and Swift codebases to understand system behavior and inform test strategiesnContribute to continuous improvement of test infrastructure tooling and processesnParticipate in team planning and execution to meet quality milestones for iOS and watchOS releases

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or equivalent experiencen5 years of experience in software engineering with a focus on test automation debugging or system validationnStrong programming skills in PythonnProficiency in Objective-C and/or SwiftnDemonstrated experience using AI/ML tools and LLMs (e.g. Claude Code coding assistants) to enhance engineering productivitynStrong critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to isolate issues in complex systemsnProven ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional team environments

Experience testing or validating embedded systemsnExperience with automation frameworks for hardware/software integration testingnDeep familiarity with wireless protocols including NFC BLE and UWBnExperience with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key specificationnProficiency with git CI/CD systems and development integration lifecyclesnFamiliarity with prompt engineering and the ability to design effective LLM workflows for engineering tasks