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Apple · 2 days ago

Silicon Validation Software Engineer - GPU IP Validation and Integration

positionCupertino, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid Level
money$114K/yr - $191K/yr

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a Silicon Validation Software Engineer to develop graphics validation software and integrate it into system level test environments, ensuring high-performance and efficient GPU operations.

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Responsibilities

You will be writing shaders that stress the GPU and cause high bandwidth traffic to and from the memory subsystem
You will apply your deep understanding of GPU architecture to write tests that stress the pipeline and exercise the interaction between the GPU and different IP blocks on the SoC
You will use the necessary driver and firmware APIs to compile shaders and prime operations to move data around in the SoC using the GPU threads/SIMD groups
You will understand the different levels of GPU memory hierarchy (Shared, Global, etc.)
You will debug SoC software and hardware issues, and perform system level validation

Qualification

GPU architectureC/C++ programmingGraphics validation softwareOpenGLCUDAPythonGNU MakeSoC validationDebuggingImage processingMemory hierarchiesCompilersML/LLM workloadsCompute systemsOperating systemsComputer architectureDisplay pipeline

Preferred

Experience with Graphics, OpenGL, and CUDA
Experience with image processing, memory hierarchies, and compilers
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Implement and run ML/LLM workloads for GPU characterization
Proficient in Python and GNU Make
Deep understanding of compute systems, operating systems, and computer architecture
Passionate about writing code close to the hardware, and debugging
You enjoy the validation mentality: meticulous, curious, and persistent
Understanding of the Display pipeline is a plus
In-depth knowledge and experience in SoC system level validation and debugging of SoC software and hardware issues

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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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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