System Validation Engineer

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

Job summary

Join an innovative team dedicated to ensuring the functional health of cutting-edge silicon designs. As a System Validation Engineer, you will lead the charge in testing and validating FPGA prototyping platforms and ASICs, working closely with cross-functional teams to debug and optimize performance. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence product development at one of the most recognized technology companies in the world. With a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement, you'll be at the forefront of technology, driving impactful changes that enhance user experiences. If you're passionate about hardware and eager to make a difference, this position is for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Tuition reimbursement for formal education

Employee stock purchase plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in silicon validation and debugging.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and RTL coding.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute validation plans for custom silicon and firmware.
• Drive debugging and resolution of engineering issues.
• Collaborate on test and debug architecture definition.

Skills

Silicon Validation

Debugging

RTL Coding (Verilog/System Verilog)

Scripting (Python, TCL, Perl)

Hardware Architecture

Failure Analysis

Automation Script Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Lab Equipment (Scopes, Logic Analyzer)

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

In this role, you will plan, write and execute tests to establish the functional health of our design in FPGA prototyping platforms and ASICs under both nominal and PVT conditions. You’ll lead the laboratory debugging of failures with cross-functional teams, including silicon, boards, software, and manufacturing. Additionally, you’ll measure and optimize the performance of silicon, enabling consistent and compelling use cases in our products.Responsibilities include:- Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for our custom silicon and firmware.- Drive the debug and resolution of engineering issues between cross-functional teams.- Develop automation software and scripts for measurement data collection and analysis.- Support cross-functional teams on ATE bring up, module bring up and validation, product integration, and manufacturing failure analysis.- Collaborate with silicon and module design team on test and debug architecture definition.- Collaborate with board design team on validation platform development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience required.
• Solid understanding of hardware architectures, system level IC design implementation, and knowledge of how to create end-use scenarios.
• Strong technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug.
• Proficiency in RTL coding with Verilog or System Verilog.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, TCL and Perl).
• Hands-on automation script development and optimization.
• Good knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART.
• Well-versed in the use of lab equipment (scopes, logic analyzer, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree with 3+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience in FPGA based prototyping and validation.
• Knowledge and experience in embedded firmware development and debug is a plus.
• Good understanding of high-speed interfaces like DisplayPort, HDMI, MIPI and PCIE.
• Knowledge and experience in JTAG.
• Experience in silicon power measurement and correlation, good understanding of power optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in interpreting board schematics; experience in validation boards and platforms development is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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