Job Details

System Validation Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 01, 2025

Role Number: 200602400

Imagine what you could do here at Apple! Together, we could shape the next generation of the world’s most advanced devices. New ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your career, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The silicon team is seeking a self-motivated engineer for the position of System Validation Engineer.

As a member of the team, you will be working on the leading-edge technology to build and validate best-in-class custom silicon used to connect our world-class products to the world as well as optimizing their performance. You will become part of a development team that cultivates engineering excellence, creativity, and innovation. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the entire silicon journey – from innovative prototyping and hands-on validation to seamless product integration and impactful large-scale manufacturing. Come and join us to develop the next generation of revolutionary Apple products!

Description

In this role, you will plan, write and execute tests to establish the functional health of our design in FPGA prototyping platforms and ASICs under both nominal and PVT conditions. You’ll lead the laboratory debugging of failures with cross-functional teams, including silicon, boards, software, and manufacturing. Additionally, you’ll measure and optimize the performance of silicon, enabling consistent and compelling use cases in our products.

Responsibilities include:
- Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for our custom silicon and firmware.
- Drive the debug and resolution of engineering issues between cross-functional teams.
- Develop automation software and scripts for measurement data collection and analysis.
- Support cross-functional teams on ATE bring up, module bring up and validation, product integration, and manufacturing failure analysis.
- Collaborate with silicon and module design team on test and debug architecture definition.
- Collaborate with board design team on validation platform development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience required.

• Solid understanding of hardware architectures, system level IC design implementation, and knowledge of how to create end-use scenarios.

• Strong technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug.

• Proficiency in RTL coding with Verilog or System Verilog.

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, TCL and Perl).

• Hands-on automation script development and optimization.

• Good knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART.

• Well-versed in the use of lab equipment (scopes, logic analyzer, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.

• Experience in FPGA based prototyping and validation.

• Knowledge and experience in embedded firmware development and debug is a plus.

• Good understanding of high-speed interfaces like DisplayPort, HDMI, MIPI and PCIE.

• Knowledge and experience in JTAG.

• Experience in silicon power measurement and correlation, good understanding of power optimization techniques.

• Proficiency in interpreting board schematics; experience in validation boards and platforms development is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Pay & Benefits

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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 (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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