Silicon Validation Hardware Engineer - Board Design

Summary Posted: Oct 26, 2021 Role Number: 200305839 As a member of the Silicon Validation Hardware team you’ll be essential to enabling the next generation of incredible Apple products. This position involves a wide range of activities including high-speed embedded system designs that push the limits of technology, designing and implementing test and characterization circuits in the lab, and debugging complicated system level problems. You’ll work closely with designers from many groups within Apple and be a key contributor to the silicon engineering effort. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications You have broad experience with high-speed, high-power, embedded system design Experience defining routing constraints for high-speed interfaces Design and analysis of power supplies as well as power integrity analysis Excellent signal integrity analysis and measurement techniques CPU/SOC/Micro-controller system architecture expertise Proficiency with all standard hardware lab equipment including scopes, logic and spectrum analyzers, signal generators, eLoads, protocol analyzers Test automation expertise using Perl/Tcl/Python Board level analog and digital circuit design expertise HDL experience is a plus Description Description - Embedded System Design - Developing specifications based on requirements from all end users - Schematic capture, circuit design, defining routing constraints, layout review and simulation - FPGA and CPLD development - Lab bring-up, test, and debugging - Power and signal integrity analysis - High-speed interface characterization - Debugging system level issues - Resolving system level issues related to silicon validation and characterization Education & Experience Education & Experience BS / MS / Ph.D in EE is required. 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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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.