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 on the system-level validation of video compression subsystems in Apple silicon. The focus is on ensuring the correctness, performance, and debugging of these subsystems. The position requires collaboration with designers and architects to understand hardware operations and performance requirements. The ultimate goal is to deliver high-quality functional products to millions of customers quickly.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or a related field.
  • Knowledge of video standards such as H.264/AVC, HEVC, and AV1.
  • Solid programming skills in C/C++.
  • Experience with embedded systems programming.

Responsibilities

  • Perform block and system-level validation of video compression subsystems in Apple silicon.
  • Participate in architecture and design specification reviews.
  • Investigate use cases, system-level operations, 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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