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# Senior System Quality Engineer, Car Key, Wireless Technologies & Ecosystems

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Automation of Tests, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, System Testing, Test Execution Engine, Large Language Models, Git, Information Technology, Wireless Technologies, Machine Learning Operations, Objective C++
- **Published:** July 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3307014293&tx=KL1717FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

* 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

Preferred Qualifications
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 + Experience with the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) Digital Key specification or similar automotive connectivity standards
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 + Background in the automotive industry, particularly in vehicle integration or certification workflows
 * Familiarity with AI/ML systems and large language models, with an interest in applying these technologies to improve engineering workflows
 * Experience interfacing with external partners or OEMs in a technical capacity
 * 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

## Description

As a Senior System Quality Engineer on the Car Key team, you will own the execution, analysis, and validation strategies that ensure Apple's Digital Car Key features meet the highest standards of reliability and interoperability. You will work across embedded systems and wireless protocols, leveraging automation frameworks and writing test code in Python while engaging deeply with Objective-C and Swift codebases. This role goes beyond test execution - you will drive test initiatives end-to-end, interface directly with automotive OEM partners on interoperability and certification efforts, and shape the engineering processes that move Car Key forward. You will collaborate closely with development and quality engineers across multiple organizations to qualify complex features spanning iOS, WatchOS, and the Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) specification.


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