Silicon Validation Engineer jobs in United States
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Apple · 6 days ago

Silicon Validation Engineer

positionCalifornia, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$181K/yr - $318K/yr
date10+ years exp

Apple is seeking a DDR Silicon Validation Engineer to play a pivotal role in bringing their groundbreaking mobile SoCs to life. The role involves comprehensive bench-level validation, bring-up, and characterization of DDR memory interfaces, requiring hands-on debugging of complex silicon issues and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Performing critical lab characterization and validation of advanced analog and mixed-signal embedded circuits
Developing and executing electrical tests, automating data collection, and providing crucial design feedback through detailed analysis and reporting
Debugging complex silicon issues and ensuring signal and power integrity measurements

Qualification

DDR memory validationElectrical test automationSignal integrityPower integrityScripting languagesTest equipment proficiencyDebugging silicon issuesSoC architectureCross-functional collaboration

Required

BS and 10 +years of relevant industry experience

Preferred

Master's and or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
Proven experience in DDR memory validation, characterization, or bring-up
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis
Strong hands-on lab skills with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and BERTs
Deep understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts and measurement techniques
Demonstrated ability to debug complex silicon issues and drive root cause analysis
Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (Design, System HW, SW, ATE)
Familiarity with SoC architecture and various on-chip interfaces (e.g., JTAG, SPI)

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
web-link
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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