Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Toscana; On-site; EUR 57,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary stock programs

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Tuscany, Italy, is seeking a silicon validation engineer to drive pre- and post-silicon validation for analog and mixed-signal PMIC circuits in battery-operated devices.

You will work with IC Design, Firmware and System teams from first silicon to mass production, defining validation plans and performing hardware bring-up. The role requires strong analytical skills, programming ability in Python/C++, and hands-on lab experience with complex test equipment.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electronic Engineering or related fields.
• Proven analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm, combined with the ability to collaborate.
• Ability to work well on a diverse team, take ownership, and motivate self and others.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre/post-silicon bring-up, debug, validation and characterization of analog/mixed-signal PMIC circuits.
• Define and implement validation plans and hardware bring-up for ICs.
• Collaborate with IC Design, Firmware and System teams from first silicon to mass production release.
• Support design integration and debug of system-level issues.

Skills

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Ownership mindset

Python

C++

Embedded firmware development

AI integration awareness

FSMs & microcontroller architectures

Verilog/VHDL familiarity

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Electronic Engineering or related fields

Tools

Oscilloscope

Power supplies

Spectrum analyzer

Network analyzer

FPGA prototyping

Verilog/VHDL

Job description

Do you like to work on ground breaking technologies that enable amazing new products? Do you have the attention for details and love for excellence to work towards an extraordinary result? Envision what you could do here! At Apple, we believe new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish!

Description

Apple is looking for a qualified and motivated silicon validation engineer. You will be part of a team doing pre/post-silicon bring- up, debug, validation and characterisation of analog and mixed signal Power Management circuits for battery operated portable devices.This position is for an engineer with experience in system validation, who understands that the tight interaction between pre-silicon design and post-silicon validation is the key to shipping quality products. In this role, you will work closely with both IC Design teams, Firmware and System teams within Apple, as we drive execution from first silicon through to mass-production release.You will be expected to participate in all levels of this process, including the definition of custom board-level hardware for IC bring-up and test, defining and implementing validation plans, and working with module and system teams to support their design integration and debug of system-level issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in Electronic Engineering or related fields
• Proven analytical and problem solving abilities
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and enthusiasm, combined with the ability to collaborate
• Ability to work well on a diverse team, take ownership, and motivate self and others

Preferred Qualifications

• First experience in the areas of system validation and ASIC design validation
• Experience with analog circuit measurement
• Good knowledge in SW development
• Good bringup and debugging skills and hands-on lab work.
• Experience with complex test equipment setups (scopes, programmable power supplies, spectrum/network analyzer, etc.)
• Strong coding skills (Python, C++) and data post processing knowledge
• Good understanding of embedded firmware/software development process
• Familiarity with AI integration in existing SW framework
• Familiarity with switching converters and linear regulators (LDO)
• Technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug
• Familiarity with Verilog or VHDL, FPGA prototyping is a plus
• An understanding of finite state machines, microcontroller architectures and mixed signal design is a plus

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between €56,800 and €108,600 and reflects a full-time equivalent. Your base pay will depend on contractual hours, skills, qualifications, experience, location, and any relevant collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Apple employees are eligible to participate in the Apple Inc. discretionary stock programs. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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