SoC Validation Engineer

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Description

You will be joining a team of engineers who are responsible for validating Apple SoCs with system workloads. In this role, you will be working closely with functional test writers to understand high-level architectures of each IP block within Apple SoCs and define applicable validation plans. You will then execute such system tests, through scripts/automation framework, on large volumes of prototype SoCs across Process, Voltage, and Temperature (PVT) corners. You will look for any potential issues, as well as characterize the functional voltage (lvcc) of SoCs under such workloads. When issues occur, you will be the first line of debugger to triage issues and isolate/bucketize failures. You will work with domain experts to define DoEs, come up with root cause theories, and test possible workarounds. In addition, you will characterize functional voltages (lvcc) of SoCs under system workloads, analyze data across voltage domains, provide feedback to PE (product engineers) to define product operation voltages, and recommend contents to the testing/screening environment. You will collaborate with downstream testing teams (SoC test teams, system test teams, etc.) to facilitate resolving issues happening in their environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree with 10 years of relevant proven experience in silicon validation engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SoC bring-up.
• Experience with System debug.
• Computer architectures (cache, memory hierarchy, data pipelines) and logic design.
• Experience with script languages such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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