Silicon Validation Engineer

Summary Posted: Sep 24, 2024 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200569414 Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. Description Description Responsible for handling and completing the post silicon validation and characterization test plans across Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT). Debug various issues encountered along the way such as setup artifacts, test code, logic bugs, and physical design debugs. Understand new chip features and define coverage applicable to test environment. Execute a validation test on large volume and analyze results such as pass, failure, artifacts and surprises. Responsible for being the first line of defense for failure isolation, and work with domain experts to define debugs and come up with a root cause. Assist in driving a fix for the root cause. Maintain and create automation scripts and flows for self-consumption. Summarize debugs and analyze along the line of improvements in both DFX features and test coverage! Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Masters Degree Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC bring up & power management Post Silicon debug and ramp; Physical failure analysis skills with transistor or layout level probes; Device physics including device and transistor knowledge; Computer architectures and logic design knowledge; Test and script writing experience: Perl, Tcl, or Python; Waveform viewer: SpiceExplorer or WaveView; Processor architectures, including low level concepts (Cache, Memory Management, Coherency and pipeline). Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits 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 $58.61 and $88.29/hr, 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. More 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.