This role is part of the SOC Silicon Validation team within Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on system-level validation of high-speed IO IP blocks. The position involves developing software to validate these components while collaborating closely with various teams including SiVal, FW, Architecture, and Design. The goal is to ensure that Apple products can efficiently handle tasks that enhance user experience. The team is responsible for defining validation plans, debugging SOC issues, and coordinating test runs.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or a related field.
• Experience with embedded systems is required.
• Familiarity with SoC and system architecture.
• Knowledge and experience working with board schematics.
• Experience using test equipment and analyzers such as USB, PCIe, DP, and I2C is required.
• High knowledge and experience with high-speed interfaces including USB-PD, USB2.0, USB3.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB4.0, PCIe, or DP is required.
• Proven experience in silicon bring-up, debugging, validation, and characterization.
• In-depth understanding of PHY design, architecture, adaptations, and equalization techniques.
• Strong hands-on software programming skills with a focus on embedded systems, with proficiency in C programming being essential.
• Skilled in scripting, preferably in Python, to automate testing and data analysis.

• Develop software to validate high-speed IO IP blocks.
• Define validation plans and coordinate test runs.
• Bring up and debug SOC issues.
• Collaborate with SiVal, FW, Architecture, and Design teams.
• Ensure high quality functional products are delivered to customers quickly.

• 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.