Silicon Validation Engineer

Summary Posted: Apr 12, 2023 Role Number: 200450091 As a Silicon Validation Engineer at Apple, you will join our Silicon team to develop groundbreaking Silicon technologies! You will be a key member of the silicon validation team responsible for ensuring that we deliver high-quality silicon to our customers! As part of this role, you will plan, write and implement tests to establish functional health of our ASICs, both under nominal and PVT conditions. You will lead the laboratory debug of failures with multi-functional teams (Silicon, Boards, Software, Manufacturing). You will measure and optimize performance of silicon, enabling consistent and compelling use-cases in our products Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Possess an in-depth understanding of hardware architectures, system level IC design implementation, and knowledge of how to create end use scenarios Strong technical background in FPGA prototype emulation, and debug Proven technical background in silicon validation, failure analysis and debug Design with RTL coding in Verilog is a must Good knowledge of validating system level designs based on embedded processors and peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART Prior hands-on automation script development and optimization (using C, Python). Well versed in the usage of advanced lab equipment (scopes, BERTs, programmable power supplies, etc). Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities Knowledge and experience in embedded firmware development is big plus Good understanding of embedded firmware/software development process is a plus Functional knowledge and experience in JTAG Description Description •Develop and execute comprehensive validation plans for our custom silicon. •Develop automation software and scripts for measurement data collection and analysis. •Drive the debug and resolution of engineering issues between cross-functional teams. Education & Experience Education & Experience Bachelor's Degree with 10 or more years of relevant work 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 $170,700 and $300,200, 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.