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Apple · 1 week ago

Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation

positionWaltham, Massachusetts, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$132K/yr - $245K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is a company known for its innovative products and customer experiences. They are seeking a Silicon Validation Software Engineer to work on system-level validation of video compression subsystems in silicon, collaborating with a team of expert C programmers. The role involves validating functionality, conformance, and performance of video compression blocks, as well as debugging devices on new hardware platforms.

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Responsibilities

Work with designers and architects to understand the operation of hardware video compression blocks at the block and system levels
Participate in architecture and design specification review
Investigate the use cases, system-level operation, and performance requirements
Develop low-level software to validate functionality, conformance, and performance of video compression blocks
Participate in the hardware video compression blocks validation on simulator, emulation, FPGA and silicon
Work with other members of the validation team to incorporate your tests into system-level tests
Bring-up and debug devices on new hardware platforms

Qualification

C/C++ programmingVideo compression standardsEmbedded systems programmingDevice driver experienceSystem-level validation

Required

A minimum of a bachelor's degree
A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field

Preferred

Knowledge of video standards such as H.264/AVC, HEVC, and AV1
Experience with hardware compression engines is a plus
Solid programming skills in C/C++
Experienced with embedded systems programming
Device driver experience a plus

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

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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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