Software QA Engineer with RF/wireless knowledge

Position: Software QA Engineer with RF/wireless knowledge

Location: Cupertino, CA (Onsite)

Job Description:

Role Summary

We are looking for a Software QA Engineer with hands-on RF/wireless knowledge combined with strong programming and troubleshooting skills. The engineer will work with RF test equipment, automate testing using Python (Primary) or C++ (Secondary), analyse test results/logs, troubleshoot hardware-software-wireless issues, and support lab/test station activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain automated tests for RF/wireless systems.
• Automate test workflows using Python or C++
• Work hands-on with RF equipment such as spectrum analysers, signal generators and network analysers.
• Analyse waveforms, spectrum data, logs and frequency/time-domain behaviour.
• Troubleshoot complex hardware, software and wireless communication issues.
• Support lab/test station setup, equipment integration, bring-up and debugging.
• Review code/test solutions for correctness, maintainability and scalability.

Must-Have Skills

• Hands-on RF/Wireless communications experience.
• Practical experience with RF test equipment; specific equipment brands are not mandatory.
• Strong Python or C++ programming/test automation skills, with Python preferred.
• Understanding of frequency and time-domain analysis, spectrum and waveforms.
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, log analysis and critical-thinking skills.
• Experience with hardware/software integration or system-level testing.
• Willingness to work from the lab/office whenever testing activities require it.

Good-to-Have

• Knowledge of 4G/5G/LTE and 3GPP specifications.
• Exposure to WLAN/Wi-Fi, Zigbee, UWB or other wireless technologies.
• Experience with Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz or equivalent RF equipment.
• Familiarity with MATLAB, Wireshark or similar engineering/analysis tools.
• Experience with wireless/RF prototyping or new hardware validation