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Silicon Validation Software Engineer: IP Integration

Texas, United StatesOnsiteFull Time$139,500–$258,100 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Role summary

Apple is seeking a Silicon Validation Software Engineer specializing in IP Integration to join their Silicon Validation team. This role involves comprehensive system-level validation of Apple's next-generation SoCs, focusing on functional behavior and IP block interactions. The engineer will dive deep into SoC architecture and the existing SiVal software stack, developing creative test strategies for stress and corner-case scenarios. The position requires strong software skills in C/C++, familiarity with hardware-close programming, and knowledge of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, CPUs, and caching. Experience in test development and scripting is preferred.

Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring all levels from junior to senior roles. The Silicon Validation team is responsible for validating functional behavior and exercising interactions between different IP blocks in the SoC. Join a team of SME embedded software engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds to do system level validation of Apple's next generation SoCs.
Description
You will leave no stone left unturned for a comprehensive "system-level" validation of Apple SoCs.
You will dive deep into the SoC architecture, and also become a specialist in our existing SiVal software stack.
You will come up with creative ways to test the SoC for all kind of stress and corner-case scenarios
Preferred Qualifications
Strong software skills in C/C++
Familiarity with programming in assembly language
Passionate about writing code close to the hardware, and debugging
Familiarity with computer architecture, memory hierarchies, CPUs, and caching
You enjoy the validation mentality: detail-oriented, curious, and persistent
Experience in writing code, developing tests, and coming up with strategies for SoC silicon validation is a huge plus
Experience in graphics, video codecs, video capture, display mechanisms, and storage technologies is ideal
Experience with scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl) is a plus
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10 years of experience.
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 .
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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.

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