Silicon Validation Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States, Hardware

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies 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.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for lab characterization of Apple custom silicon devices. You will need to assure the system is meeting Apple's high quality power delivery standards before it’s integrated in industry leading devices. The role involves working closely with cross-functional teams within Apple such as hardware, software, architecture and product design teams.

This position requires a strong background in silicon validation and power delivery network analysis. You will be part of the Silicon Validation Hardware Team. The primary responsibilities will be characterizing complex interactions between custom silicon devices on validation platforms. You’ll develop and implement electrical validation plans for Apple’s SoCs, including analysis of the power delivery network, high-speed interfaces, debugging.

• BS in Electrical, Computer or related degree program with at least 3 years of experience.

• Deep understanding of PMIC and power distribution
• Good knowledge in hardware components and reading circuit schematics
• Excellent lab skills and familiarity with lab instruments and measurement techniques.
• Hardware and software debug experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Programming/scripting experience in Python/Tcl is valuable.

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.