Silicon Validation Software Engineer - High Speed IO Validation

As a Silicon Validation Software Engineer in Apple's Silicon Engineering group, you will be crucial in designing and manufacturing next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processors and SoCs. You will join the SOC Silicon Validation team, focusing on system-level validation by developing software for high-speed IO IP blocks. This role involves defining validation plans, system bring-up, debugging SOC issues, and coordinating test execution, working closely with SiVal, FW, Architecture, and Design teams to deliver high-quality functional products.

Must Have

• Be part of the SOC Silicon Validation team doing system level validation
• Develop software to validate high speed IO IP blocks
• Work closely with SiVal, FW, Architecture and Design teams
• Define validation plans
• Bring up and debug SOC issues
• Coordinate to run tests

Good to Have

• Knowledge and experience working with board schematics
• Experience with using test equipment and analyzers (USB, PCIe, DP, I2C)
• Knowledge and experience with High Speed interfaces such as USB-PD, USB2.0, USB3.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB4.0, PCIE or DP

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Range of discounted products and free services
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses (tuition) for formal education related to advancing career at Apple
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs
• Eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards
• Can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
• Might be eligible for relocation

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Engineering group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring all levels from junior to senior roles.

You will be part of the SOC Silicon Validation team doing system level validation developing software to validate high speed IO IP blocks working closely with SiVal, FW, Architecture and Design teams. The activities include but not limited to defining validation plans, bring up, debug SOC issues and coordinating to run tests.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or related field with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Familiar with SoC and System architecture.
• Knowledge and experience working with board schematics is a plus.
• Experience with Embedded systems software development
• Experience with C Programming and Python scripting.
• Experience with using test equipment and analyzers (USB, PCIe, DP, I2C) is a plus
• Knowledge and experience with High Speed interfaces such USB-PD, USB2.0, USB3.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB4.0, PCIE or DP is a plus.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.