Silicon Validation Engineer
Required skills
- Silicon Validation
- Post-Silicon
- Processor Designs
- C/C++
- Python
- Shell Scripting
- Hardware Validation Plans
- Computer Architecture
- ARM Assembly
- CPU Design
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Silicon Validation Engineer in Austin, Texas. This role involves designing and creating post-silicon validation tests for processor functionality, debugging issues on silicon, and developing processor debug tools. The engineer will collaborate with design and verification teams, create random test templates, and use C/C++, Python, and ARM assembly for tool and content development. Responsibilities include analyzing waveforms, planning and executing hardware validation, and utilizing Unix environments and source code management software. The position requires a Master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related field, with experience in computer architecture, C/C++ development, Python/Shell scripting, and hardware validation planning.
Description
APPLE INC has the following available in Austin, Texas. Design and create validation tests for post-silicon environments to target the functionality of processor designs. Collaborate with design and verification engineers to debug/root cause functional issues on silicon. Work closely with Apple's Verification Team to create random test templates and provide random tests in assembly. Develop processor debug tools to facilitate debugging and root cause of functional issues on silicon. Use C/C++ and Python programming for the development of processor debug tools and validation content. Use pre-silicon simulators and analysis of waveforms for debugging of functional issues. Use of C/C++ and Python programming for the development of processor debug tools and validation content. Work with design and architecture teams in the definition and execution of experiments to resolve CPU silicon issues. Use Python scripting to develop infrastructure to automate execution, results collection and reporting of post-silicon validation tests. 40 hours/week.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field. Experience and/or education must include: Utilizing computer architecture concepts to design and develop validation tests. Applying knowledge of C/C++ software development concepts to develop validation tests Using Python and Shell scripting languages to develop scripts. Working in collaboration with design and architecture teams to plan, define, and execute hardware validation plans. Using Unix environments for day-to-day work with design and verification tools. Utilizing C and ARM assembly code for verification tools development Using CPU design and architecture to analyze design fails and collaborate with designers to find root causes Utilizing source code management software to collaborate in the development of validation tools
Preferred Qualifications
N/A
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