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Apple

Posted via Apple Careers

Senior Manager - Silicon Debug and Validation

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Posted Oct 9, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Engineering & R&D Semiconductor & Display Engineering
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States Beaverton, Oregon, United States
Education
Bachelor's

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About the role

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Summary

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.

Manage a team responsible for functions including bringup and validation of debug features and tools; triage of failures requiring a combination of software, hardware and Si expertise; and Si validation and characterization leveraging workloads running on internal software builds. You'll be collaborating with a broad set of organizations including Si Validation, Software Engineering, and Si Design in order to accelerate the sourcing, triage and root cause of critical failures on Apple SOCs across all product families.

Description

You will be leading a team of engineers and engineering managers responsible for functions including bringup and validation of debug features and tools; triage of failures requiring a combination of software, hardware and Si expertise; and Si validation and characterization leveraging workloads running on internal software builds. You and your team will need to make debug features and tools available for a broad set of Apple R&D teams while also debugging the most critical issues sourced from SiVal, Factory, and Software testing, characterization and screening.

This role will require building intimate knowledge of the Apple SW stack, related build flows/automation, and methods for doing custom debug builds for data collection and triage. You will be collaborating with teams across Apple to solve cross-functional issues while also directing and prioritizing work for the team. Process and prioritize work across multiple concurrent projects through proactive and real-time assessments and detailed planning. Engage in the technical details of all aspects of the position and organization, providing technical guidance internally while accurately representing the team with executives and partner organizations. Build and cultivate relationships needed to converge on the best solutions. Promote Apple culture while cultivating a team culture that's aligned to business needs, developing the managers and engineers across your organization.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree with a minimum of 15 years of relevant industry experience.
Experience managing teams of 20+ engineers.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated proficiency in HW/SW interaction, Validation at scale, and characterization
Demonstrated proficiency in automation frameworks
Experience in FPGA- and Prototype HW-based Validation and Debug.
Demonstrated ability to grow and develop managers and senior technical contributors
Strong scripting and data analysis experience
Ability to work effectively across functions and organizations
Ability to present plans, status and issues to executive leadership

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $237,600 and $401,700, 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.