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SoC DRAM Memory Subsystem Validation Engineering Program Manager

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The SoC DRAM Memory Subsystem Validation and Debug Program Manager will lead the readiness of memory subsystems for Apple's custom SoCs. This role involves managing the bring-up, validation, and debugging of high-bandwidth multi-client memory subsystems. The position serves as a critical interface among various teams to ensure the delivery of sophisticated memory technologies to meet Apple's quality standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative DRAM technologies across Apple's product lines.

Requirements

  • BS degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Prior experience in SOC DRAM Memory Design, Validation, Architecture, or Test/Product Engineering.
  • Knowledge of high-performance memory subsystems, including SoC memory architecture and DDR controller design.
  • Experience shipping high volume DRAMs or SoCs.
  • Previous experience working with major DRAM memory vendors and validating DRAM devices is a plus.
  • Strong debugging skills and a proven track record of resolving critical problems under pressure.
  • Ability to understand complex technical discussions and extract actionable plans.
  • Passion for driving project development using well-defined metrics.
  • Ability to summarize complex details for executive reporting.
  • Extraordinary leadership skills and the ability to encourage team members.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the memory subsystem readiness for custom SoCs.
  • Manage the bring-up, validation, and debugging of memory subsystems.
  • Collaborate with DRAM architecture, Memory Controller Design, and software teams.
  • Craft the DRAM industry's mobile roadmap.
  • Drive innovative DRAM technologies to accompany SoCs across Apple's product lines.
  • Ensure sophisticated memory technologies are delivered to meet quality standards.
  • Thrive in a dynamic, schedule-driven development environment.

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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