System Hardware Validation Architect

Do you want to help build the next Apple datacenter platform? Our team is looking for individuals with real passion for deploying outstanding systems. The hardware validation team is part of the system hardware development organization responsible for delivering the customized platforms for Apple’s future application environments. Through innovation and dedication, team members work collaboratively and strive to deliver the high quality platforms that Apple is known for.

We are looking to hire a System Hardware Validation Engineer for datacenter systems. The primary job focus is in architecting, developing, and implementing validation plans for datacenter systems designed for large scale deployment and integrated use and identifying and resolving component, system, and solution level design issues to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance for these systems. You will be working with the latest hardware and software.

This is a highly collaborative position, working cross-functionally with system hardware, silicon, and software design teams. You will design test plans, flows, and frameworks for validating hardware and datacenter solutions and support the team in enabling and executing these validation plans. This position is for someone with deep understanding in the validation of datacenter systems and is hard-working and passionate about architecting comprehensive hardware and system validation plans and investigating complex issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of experience in datacenter hardware and system validation
• Demonstrated experience in architecting validation test plans, procedures, and frameworks for all components of datacenter platforms
• Ability to review architecture and system documents and identify validation test cases and test plans
• Hands on experience with hardware and system validation and tracking, analyzing, and reporting of critical data and results
• Expertise in hardware bring up, debug and troubleshooting
• Experience with test automation and large scale testing

• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 8+ years of experience in datacenter hardware and system validation
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.