SoC System Level Test Product Development Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 124,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking a SoC System Level Test Product Development Engineer in Cupertino, CA. You will design and deploy advanced SLT solutions to verify next-gen Apple SOCs, spanning hardware, firmware, software, and AI-based automation.

You will drive test methodology, bring up silicon in early development, and partner across hardware and factory operations to ensure robust, scalable testing as products move to mass production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science required.
• Masters or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science preferred.
• Strong software and debugging skills; Python and a high-level language (C++/C#) required for automation.

Responsibilities

• Develop System Level Test (SLT) Test programs from NPI to HVM for Apple SOCs.
• Lead deployment of SLT at OSATs, collaborating with GSM and Test Engineering teams.
• Collaborate with Apple internal Test, Product Engineering, QA, Product Management and SW teams.
• Apply knowledge of CPU/GPU architecture, memory hierarchy and boot flow to ensure silicon quality.
• Build automation and AI-assisted workflows to scale testing across devices.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Hardware Debugging

System-level test

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Masters or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

SoC System Level Test Product Development Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Do you love crafting sophisticated 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!Join the System-Level Test Product Development Engineering (SLT-PDE) team, where we design and deploy cutting-edge test solutions that ensure the quality and performance of Apple's next-generation SoCs and semiconductor devices. Our work sits at the intersection of hardware, software, AI/ML automation, and high-volume manufacturing — and directly influences the reliability and user experience of products used by millions around the world.We're not just running tests — we're building the AI-native debug and characterization platform that turns terabytes of factory and bring-up data into actionable engineering insight in seconds, redefining what \"test engineering\" looks like in the era of agentic AI.
In this role, you will drive the creation, deployment, and continuous improvement of system-level test methodologies for advanced silicon devices. You will use your strong software and debugging skills to bring up new silicon in early development and ensure robust, scalable solutions as products move into mass production. You will collaborate closely across cross-functional teams in hardware, firmware, software, and factory operations — and increasingly, partner with AI-assisted workflows that amplify every engineer's reach.

Description

• Develop System Level Test (SLT) Test programs from NPI to HVM for Apple SOCs.


• Lead overall deployment of SLT at the OSAT's, working closely with GSM and Test Engineering teams.


• Work with Apple internal Test teams, Product Engineering, QA, Product Management, SW engineering teams


• Computer Architecture — Solid understanding of SoC fundamentals: CPU/GPU pipelines, interconnects, memory hierarchy, cache coherency, boot flow, and power/clock domains. You can reason from architectural intent down to silicon behavior.


• Programming — Strong skills in Python and at least one high-level language such as C++ or C#. Comfortable writing production-quality code and building automation that other engineers depend on.


• Hardware Knowledge — Experience with silicon bring-up, board-level debugging, firmware interaction, or system-level validation is a strong plus.


• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving — Able to navigate from vague symptoms to root cause across hardware/software boundaries.


• Collaboration — Ability to communicate clearly and partner effectively across multidisciplinary teams.


• Work on technologies that power some of the most iconic products in the world.


• Influence silicon quality and performance at a global scale — your work touches every Apple SoC shipped.


• Operate at the frontier of AI in semiconductor test — we deploy agentic LLM workflows in production debug, not as a science project.


• Collaborative environment where curiosity, initiative, and engineering taste are valued.


• Grow your skills across hardware, software, AI/ML, and manufacturing — few roles offer this brea

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or PhD In Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

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 $123,700 and $186,900, 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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