Silicon Product Engineer

Apple; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading technology company as a Silicon Product Engineer in San Diego, California. In this role, you will focus on characterizing the performance of advanced silicon components, collaborating across teams to ensure product excellence. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and employee stock programs. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in characterization and data analysis.

Benefits

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement plans

Employee stock programs

Educational reimbursement

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience with HardIP and Mixed Signal characterization.

Responsibilities

• Characterize parametric performance of High-Speed IO PHYs.
• Develop ATE test programs for debugging and characterization.
• Collaborate with multiple engineering teams.

Skills

Data analysis

Characterization plan

IP testability

Automatic Test Equipment

Python

Education

Master’s degree in Information Technology

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

JMP

Job description

Silicon Product Engineer

Location: San Diego, California, United States

Department: Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 08, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200602751

Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. We create innovative products and experiences that have become essential to everyday life. Our diversity of ideas and perspectives fuels our innovation.

Description

Apple Inc. has an opening in San Diego, California for a Silicon Product Engineer. The role involves characterizing the parametric performance of High-Speed IO PHYs (SERDES), PLLs, Sensors, and other Custom HardIPs. You will develop ATE test programs for debugging, characterization, qualification, and production of SoC devices, focusing on HardIP tests. Responsibilities include defining characterization plans, analyzing data, coordinating across teams, and signing off on silicon characterization activities. You will evaluate IP testability, debug silicon issues with DFT and design teams, perform failure analysis, and implement corrective actions. The role requires collaboration with Design, Validation, Test Engineering, Program Management, and Manufacturing teams to support next-generation SoC productization. International travel (up to 10%) is required. The position offers a competitive salary range of $166,941 - $236,300 annually, dependent on experience and qualifications.

Pay & Benefits

Apple offers comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, employee stock programs, educational reimbursement, and discounts on products. Employees may also be eligible for bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more at Apple Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field, plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• At least 1 year of experience with each of the following:
• Characterization plan and IP testability
• Automatic Test Equipment (ATE)
• HardIP and Mixed Signal characterization
• Data analysis using JMP or Python

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Equal Opportunity Statement

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. For more information on your EEO rights, visit EEOC Rights.

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