Analog Custom Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 313,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Analog Custom Silicon Validation Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that cutting-edge silicon meets design specifications. This position involves developing test methodologies, collaborating with design teams, and utilizing advanced lab equipment to validate performance. You'll have the chance to work with innovative technologies, contribute to product development cycles, and support cross-functional teams. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, this role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for stock ownership. If you are passionate about technology and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Reimbursement for educational expenses

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry experience in silicon validation and testing.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment and test automation using Python.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test methodologies for validating silicon performance.
• Collaborate with design teams on validation and characterization test plans.

Skills

Silicon validation

Test automation using Python

Communication skills

Debug and troubleshooting skills

Education

BSEE

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Tools

Digital multimeter

Spectrum analyzer

Oscilloscope

Logic analyzer

Power supply

Job description

Analog Custom Silicon Validation Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Description

You will join the design and validation team responsible for ensuring that internally developed silicon meets the design and functional specifications. You will be responsible for developing and executing test methodologies for validating silicon performance throughout the silicon and product development cycles. You will collaborate with analog mixed signal design, system integration, and automated test equipment (ATE) test engineers. You will be responsible for:

• Silicon validation, bench testing, and characterization of custom mixed-signal ICs.
• Collaborating with design team on silicon validation and characterization test plans.
• Develop electrical tests using analog interfaces, FPGA and JTAG to validate IPs.
• Develop board-level solutions for characterization and emulation platforms to meet design team requirements.
• Define test equipment, schematic, and layout requirements to enable on-bench testing.
• Automate tests, extract results, and generate test reports. Compare measured performance to design specifications.
• Collaborate with designers and cross-functional teams at silicon and module levels.
• Support production engineer and failure analysis debug in the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSEE and 10+ years of related industry experience required.
• Experience testing PLLs, ADCs, DACs, LDOs, and voltage references regulators.
• Hands-on experience with lab equipment including digital multimeter, source meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, oscilloscope, power supply, logic analyzer, etc.
• Hands-on experience with test automation using Python and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD preferred in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Excellent Python programming, debug and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience with PCB bring up and SI/PI measurements.
• Hands-on experience with compliance tests for standard interfaces like MIPI, DisplayPort, and USB.

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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.