Silicon Validation Software Engineer - IO and Thermal Control Validation
AppleSilicon Validation Software Engineer - IO and Thermal Control Validation
AppleLocation
Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
5/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
In this role, you will be part of the Silicon Technologies group, focusing on developing software to validate and debug communication and thermal blocks in Apple SoCs. You will work collaboratively with other teams to address and resolve SoC issues while coordinating tests. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to the design and manufacture of high-performance, power-efficient processors that power Apple devices. Your work will have a significant impact on delivering high-quality functional products to millions of customers.
Requirements
- Minimum BS Degree.
- Experience in low level software development in a linux/unix environment.
- Proficiency in C/C++ programming.
- General knowledge of computer architecture and operating systems.
- Knowledge and skill in Python programming.
- Experience with communication blocks such as RS232, SPI, I2C, SDIO, USB, and PCI.
- Experience with power management, voltage and/or thermal monitoring, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, and performance throttling.
- Familiarity with digital design, design verification, and silicon and analog characterization.
- Experience with assembly languages and scripting languages.
- Experience using test equipment, analyzers, and debuggers.
Responsibilities
- Develop software to validate various communication and thermal IP blocks in Apple SoCs.
- Work with other teams to bring up and debug SoC issues.
- Coordinate and run tests to ensure functionality and performance.
- Craft and build technology that fuels Apple’s devices.
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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