Silicon Validation Software Engineer - Speed IO Validation

Overview

Silicon Validation Software Engineer - High Speed IO Validation | Boston, Massachusetts, United States | Hardware

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.

• Define validation plans for high-speed IO IP blocks and drive system-level validation efforts.
• Develop software to validate silicon; perform bring-up, debugging, and issue coordination with SiVal, FW, Architecture, and Design teams.
• Coordinate and execute tests, analyze results, and iterate to achieve target quality and performance.

• A minimum of a bachelor s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field

• Experience with Embedded system is required
• Familiar with SoC and System architecture
• Knowledge and experience working with board schematics
• Experience with using test equipment and analyzers (USB, PCIe, DP, I2C) is required
• High knowledge and experience with High Speed interfaces such as USB-PD, USB
  2.0, USB
  3.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB
  4.0, PCIe or DP is required
• Proven experience in silicon bring-up, debugging, validation, and characterization
• In-depth understanding of PHY design, architecture, adaptations, and equalization techniques
• Strong hands-on software programming skills with a focus on embedded systems; proficiency in C programming is essential
• Skilled in scripting, with a preference for Python, to automate testing and data analysis

Apple base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $162,500 and $286,400, 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. They 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. Benefits include: comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts on products, free services, and reimbursement for approved educational expenses related to career advancement.

This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

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