Job description
As a SoC Test Engineer in the Silicon Technologies group, you will play a crucial role in designing and manufacturing high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC) devices. Your work will ensure that Apple products can efficiently handle tasks that delight millions of users. You will be responsible for crafting and debugging automated test equipment (ATE) programs and hardware, contributing to the characterization, qualification, and production of SoC devices. This position requires collaboration across various functional areas and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 10 years of experience.
- Strong programming skills for writing and debugging test programs and hardware development.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as PERL and high-level languages like C/C++ or Visual Basic.
- Deep understanding of ATE testers and test programs.
- Experience working on digital VLSI SoC.
- Expertise in semiconductor test methodology.
- Deep understanding of electronic engineering fundamentals, design for test, and manufacturing concepts.
- In-depth knowledge of the semiconductor manufacturing process.
- Understanding of the semiconductor product life cycle.
- Ability to work with test equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
- Willingness to travel.
Responsibilities
- Develop and document test plans for new devices.
- Design and debug test software and hardware.
- Debug new silicon.
- Provide quality and efficient test solutions for mass production.
- Coordinate test-related activities with both internal and external groups.
- Evaluate new products' testability and operability.
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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