JobsSilicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation
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Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation

Apple

Location

Waltham, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role involves working with a team of expert C programmers focused on system-level validation of video compression subsystems in Apple silicon. The position requires collaboration with designers and architects to understand hardware video compression blocks. The main focus is on developing low-level software to validate functionality and performance while participating in various validation processes. The team is dedicated to delivering high-quality functional products to millions of customers quickly.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 0 years of relevant industry experience.
  • Knowledge of video standards such as H.264/AVC, HEVC, and AV1.
  • Solid programming skills in C/C++.
  • Experience with embedded systems programming.
  • Device driver experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Work with designers and architects to understand the operation of hardware video compression blocks.
  • Participate in architecture and design specification review.
  • Investigate use cases, system-level operation, and performance requirements.
  • Develop low-level software to validate functionality, conformance, and performance of video compression blocks.
  • Participate in the validation of hardware video compression blocks on simulator, emulation, FPGA, and silicon.
  • Incorporate tests into system-level tests with other members of the validation team.
  • Bring-up and debug devices on new hardware platforms.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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