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Silicon Validation Software Engineer - High Speed IO Validation

Apple

Location

Austin, TX, Beaverton, OR, Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

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 team collaborates closely with various departments to ensure the seamless performance of Apple's next-generation processors and system-on-chip designs. The position requires a strong emphasis on software development for validation purposes, as well as debugging and coordinating tests. Candidates will contribute to delivering high-quality functional products to millions of customers.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • High knowledge and experience with high-speed interfaces including USB-PD, USB2.0, USB3.0, Thunderbolt 3, USB4.0, PCIe, or DP.
  • 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.
  • Skilled in scripting, preferably in Python, for automating testing and data analysis.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software to validate high-speed IO IP blocks.
  • Define validation plans and coordinate to run tests.
  • Bring up and debug SOC issues.
  • Collaborate with SiVal, firmware, architecture, and design teams.

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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