Silicon Validation Engineer

Summary

In this role, you’ll be responsible for lab characterization and validation of Apple custom silicon devices. You’ll help ensure that silicon and system power delivery meet Apple’s high quality standards before integration into industry-leading products.

You’ll develop and execute electrical validation plans for Apple SoCs, including power delivery network analysis, functional and scan workload testing, and debugging on silicon validation hardware. You’ll work closely with engineers across silicon design, Design for Test (DFT), hardware, firmware, and software teams to investigate issues and communicate validation findings.

This is a great opportunity for an early-career engineer who enjoys hands-on hardware work, system-level debugging, and learning how complex SoCs are characterized and validated.

Description

You will be part of the Silicon Validation Hardware team, characterizing complex interactions between Apple custom silicon and validation platforms.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute electrical validation and characterization plans
Characterize SoC power delivery networks and system-level power behavior
Debug silicon, board, and system-level issues in the lab
Analyze measurement data and validation results
Present technical findings to cross-functional engineering teams
Support development and scaling of lab validation infrastructure
Develop scripts or automation to improve validation efficiency and repeatability.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong fundamentals in power electronics, power delivery, and circuit analysis.
Familiarity with PMICs and board-level power distribution.
Ability to read and understand circuit schematics.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment and electrical measurement techniques.
Strong hardware debugging and problem-solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering, or related degree program with 3 years of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Programming or scripting experience in Python is a plus
Scan testing, DFT, or ATE concepts is helpful
Test automation or validation software is helpful but not required:
SoC validation or silicon bring-up is plus
Experience with schematic level board design is helpful but not required:

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.