Silicon Validation Software Engineer- ISP Validation

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking talented individuals to join their Silicon Technologies group, where you will have the opportunity to design and manufacture cutting-edge processors and systems-on-chip (SoC). This role involves validating image sensor data processing subsystems, ensuring that high-quality functional products reach millions of customers. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to innovative solutions, this position offers a dynamic environment where your skills will make a significant impact. Join a team that values detail and creativity, and help shape the future of technology!

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Educational reimbursement

Discounted products

Free services

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in silicon validation software engineering.
• Strong software skills in C/C++ and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Validate image sensor processing subsystems at block and system levels.
• Develop low-level software for functionality and performance validation.
• Debug devices on new hardware platforms.

Skills

C/C++

Image sensor processing

Low level driver development

Hardware/software interaction

Embedded software

Curiosity in software validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Summary
Do you love creating 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 design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll 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!

Description
Are you passionate about changing the world?! We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring all levels from junior to senior roles. As part of the silicon validation team, you perform block and system-level validation of image sensor data (camera) processing subsystems in silicon.

1. Work with logic designers to understand the operation of image processing pipelines at the block and system levels.
2. Investigate the use cases, system-level operation, performance requirements.
3. Develop low-level software to validate functionality, conformance, and performance of image sensor processing subsystems.
4. Work with other members of the validation team to incorporate your tests into system-level tests.
5. Bring-up and debug devices on new hardware platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field.

Key Qualifications

• Strong software skills in C/C++.
• Experience with image sensor processing hardware pipelines (e.g. raw image processing, cameras, MIPI).
• Experience with bring-up of Camera Sensors and writing low level drivers for them.
• Experience with hardware/software interaction.
• Knowledge of image formats and color spaces.
• Embedded software experience is a must. Device driver experience a plus.
• Curiosity about writing software to validate the correct operation of hardware.

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment
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.