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Apple · 1 day ago

Silicon Validation Software Engineer: CPU and Memory Hierarchy

positionCupertino, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$147K/yr - $272K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is seeking a Silicon Validation Software Engineer to work on software that validates their world-class silicon used in Apple devices. The role involves writing functional validation software for CPUs, caches, and memory subsystems, collaborating with design and engineering teams to debug and resolve silicon issues.

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Responsibilities

Work with designers and architects to understand the functionality of various blocks in the SoC
Create validation test plans, ensuring all key features are covered
Develop SW workloads to validate various CPU and memory subsystem features
Integration of these workloads into an existing system validation tool
Make enhancements to the tool's SW framework to support new CPU architectures
Drive the bring-up and execution of our validation SW in pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards)
Debug workload failures using a variety of tools and hooks
Release and distribute our system validation SW to cross-functional teams across Apple

Qualification

Micro-processor architectureC programmingARM instruction setMemory technologiesScripting languagesSoftware tool chainsTeamworkSelf-driven

Required

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Preferred

Strong understanding of micro-processor architecture
Good knowledge of ARM or another CPU instruction set architecture
Familiarity with memory technologies and power management
Experienced C and assembly programmer
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl
Knowledge of software tool chains including including compilers, assemblers, and source control tools
Background in silicon bring-up and debug experience a plus
Ability to work well in a team, but to be responsible and self-driven

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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