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Apple · 2 days ago

Silicon Validation Software Engineer - High Speed IO Validation

positionBeaverton, Oregon, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$140K/yr - $258K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is seeking a Silicon Validation Software Engineer to join their Silicon Technologies group. The role involves developing software for system-level validation of high-speed IO IP blocks, ensuring that Apple products can efficiently handle complex tasks. You will work closely with various teams to define validation plans, debug SOC issues, and run tests.

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Responsibilities

You will be part of the SOC Silicon Validation team doing system level validation developing software to validate high speed IO IP blocks working closely with SiVal, FW, Architecture and Design teams
The activities include but not limited to defining validation plans, bring up, debug SOC issues and coordinating to run tests

Qualification

Silicon validation softwareEmbedded systemsHigh speed interfacesC programmingPython scriptingBoard schematicsDebuggingValidation plansTest equipment usageData analysis

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

Experience with Embedded system is required
Familiar with SoC and System architecture
Knowledge and experience working with board schematics
Experience with using test equipment and analyzers (USB, PCIe, DP, I2C) is required
High knowledge and experience with High Speed interfaces such USB-PD, USB2.0, USB3.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB4.0, PCIE or DP is required
Proven experience in silicon bring-up, debugging, validation, and characterization
In-depth understanding of PHY design, architecture, adaptations, and equalization techniques
Strong hands-on software programming skills with a focus on embedded systems; proficiency in C programming is essential
Skilled in scripting, with a preference for Python, to automate testing and data analysis

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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