PMU Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Apple stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino, California, is seeking a silicon validation engineer to join the PMU team. You will contribute to post-silicon bring-up, debugging, and validation of analog and power ICs that drive next-generation devices.

You will define test plans for custom ICs, work with IC design and product teams, and participate in all phases from first-silicon to mass production. A BS with at least 3 years of experience, strong lab skills, and proficiency in Python or similar tools are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in silicon validation, testing automation, board-level hardware design, or IC design.

Responsibilities

• Post-silicon bring-up, debug, and validation of analog and power ICs.
• Define test plans for custom ICs and drive execution from first-silicon through to mass production.
• Collaborate with IC design and product design teams to support design integration and debug system-level issues.

Skills

Bringup debugging

Lab work

Python

LabVIEW

TestStand

Mentoring

Cross-functional communication

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Test equipment setups

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you love building elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions! Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple's devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. The PMU team is looking for qualified, motivated silicon validation engineers from a variety of skill levels. We are a fast-growing and highly diverse group, and you will work as part of a team doing post-silicon bring- up, debug, and validation of analog and power ICs that will drive the next generation of technology for Apple products. This team not only provides an environment optimal for the refinement of engineering abilities, but also promotes passion, creativity, and teamwork. As you work alongside world-class IC designers and product teams building the most technologically advanced products in the world, you will find the PMU validation team to be a highly dynamic work environment with endless learning opportunities.

Description

We are looking for an engineer with relevant experience in analog circuit and power supply designs who understand 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 and product design teams within Apple to define test plans for custom ICs, and drive execution from first-silicon through to shipping mass-production products to end users. You will be expected to participate in all levels of this process, including the definition of custom board-level hardware for IC bringup and test, defining validation plans, and working with product design teams to support their design integration and debug system-level issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years' total experience in the areas of silicon validation, testing automation, board- level hardware design, or IC design.
• Strong bringup and debugging skills and hands-on lab work. Experience with complex test equipment setups for analog measurement.
• Proven experience with debug, and performance analysis of analog circuits, voltage regulators, and power distribution for high-speed digital ICs.
• Strong software automation skills (ex. Python, LabVIEW, TestStand)
• Mentoring and training for junior validation engineers.
• Effective communication skills working across large multi-functional HW, SW, architecture teams.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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