Join 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.
In 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: were looking for exceptional developers who are excited to learn and grow.
The 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. Design and implement robust automation frameworks, related tools, apps and scalable test benches using Python, Swift and other technologies. Develop comprehensive test strategies and automated test cases to validate all NFC use cases, focusing on interoperability and performance. Build and maintain automation infrastructure that seamlessly integrates with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines. Debug complex, system-level issues across software and hardware, providing clear, actionable technical analysis and filing detailed bug reports. Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to improve the testability, scalability, and reliability of wireless systems early in the development cycle. Lead the functional validation of specific technology areas, driving multiple projects and coordinating integrations across global teams.Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 3 to 10 years of professional experience in software development, test automation, or tool/app development. Strong programming skills with a demonstrated ability to design and build production-scale software systems in Python, C/C++, Java, or similar languages. Solid computer science fundamentals, including a strong understanding of data structures, algorithms, and operating system concepts (macOS, Windows, or Unix). Proven experience using version control systems like Git and working with continuous integration tools. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of troubleshooting complex system behaviors. Proficiency in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively collaborate with global teams.Masters degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Experience with robotics automation and integrating hardware/terminals into test environments. Background in application development (e.g., iOS, macOS, or similar platforms). Knowledge of wireless communication technologies, embedded systems, or industry standards (such as NFC, ISO14443, EMV, or GlobalPlatform). Familiarity with SQA methodologies, software profiling, and optimization techniques.
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