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Software Engineer: SoC System Stress Validation

Apple

Location

Beaverton, OR

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

Join a team of subject matter expert embedded software engineers at Apple, focusing on system-level validation of next-generation SoCs. This role involves deep engagement with SoC architecture and the existing SiVal software stack. You will be responsible for developing creative testing strategies for various stress and corner-case scenarios. The position requires a detail-oriented and curious mindset to ensure comprehensive validation.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 10 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or a related field.
  • Strong software skills in C/C++.
  • Familiarity with programming in assembly language.
  • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Tcl, or Perl.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive system-level validation of Apple SoCs.
  • Dive deep into SoC architecture and become a specialist in the SiVal software stack.
  • Develop creative testing strategies for various stress and corner-case scenarios.
  • Write code close to the hardware and debug effectively.
  • Utilize knowledge of computer architecture, memory hierarchies, CPUs, and caching.

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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