SoC Validation Engineer - Elite Silicon Debugging

Apple, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer to validate SoC and CPU subsystems. You will write directed and random tests, debug pre- and post-silicon issues, and develop a system-wide software platform.

You’ll lead validation plans for SoC projects and collaborate with designers, architects, and cross-functional teams to tailor validation strategies to product needs. Strong embedded programming and CPU/SoC knowledge are essential, along with hands-on debugging using scope equipment.

Qualifications

• BS in EE or CS + 10 years of experience
• Embedded programming experience

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
• Engaging with other teams at Apple to develop validation strategies based on product needs

Skills

Embedded programming

SOC knowledge

CPU knowledge

Micro-architecture

Memory hierarchy

Interrupt and DMA

Clock and Power Gating

SoC bringup

C/C++

Assembly language

Education

BS in EE or CS

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Hardware debugging tools

Job description

Apple, Inc. seeks a Software Engineer to validate SoC and CPU subsystems. You will write directed and random tests, debug pre- and post-silicon issues, and develop a system-wide software platform.

You’ll lead validation plans for SoC projects and collaborate with designers, architects, and cross-functional teams to tailor validation strategies to product needs. Strong embedded programming and CPU/SoC knowledge are essential, along with hands-on debugging using scope equipment.