SoC Validation Engineer — Apple Silicon

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer - SoC Level Validation Engineer to design and validate next‑gen processors. You will write directed and random tests for SoC/CPU, debug issues across pre- and post-silicon stages, and develop a system-level SW platform.

You’ll lead validation plans and collaborate with designers to meet product goals. You will work with cross‑functional teams at Apple to craft robust validation strategies, ensuring high quality across complex hardware/software

Qualifications

• BS in EE or CS with 10+ years of experience.
• Embedded programming experience.
• Knowledge of hardware and software debugging tools.
• Experience with SoC bringup.

Responsibilities

• Write SoC and CPU directed and random tests.
• Debug issues pre-silicon or post-silicon.
• Develop and maintain system-level SW platform.
• Lead SW development and execution plans of SoC projects.
• Work with designers and architects to accomplish validation goals.
• Engage with other teams at Apple to develop validation strategies based on product needs.

Skills

C/C++

Assembly language

Hardware debugging

System-level understanding

Education

BS in EE or CS

Tools

Scopes

Debug tools

Job description

Apple Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer - SoC Level Validation Engineer to design and validate next‑gen processors. You will write directed and random tests for SoC/CPU, debug issues across pre- and post-silicon stages, and develop a system-level SW platform.

You’ll lead validation plans and collaborate with designers to meet product goals. You will work with cross‑functional teams at Apple to craft robust validation strategies, ensuring high quality across complex hardware/software