This role is part of the SOC Silicon Validation team within Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on system-level validation and software development for high-speed IO IP blocks. The team collaborates closely with various departments to ensure the successful validation and debugging of SoC issues. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the design and manufacturing of next-generation processors and systems-on-chip. Candidates will play a critical role in delivering high-quality functional products to millions of customers.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree is required.
• Experience with embedded systems is required.
• Familiarity with SoC and system architecture is necessary.
• Knowledge and experience working with board schematics are required.
• Experience using test equipment and analyzers such as USB, PCIe, DP, and I2C is required.
• High knowledge and experience with high-speed interfaces like 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 is necessary.
• In-depth understanding of PHY design, architecture, adaptations, and equalization techniques is required.
• Strong hands-on software programming skills with a focus on embedded systems are essential.
• Proficiency in C programming is essential.
• Skilled in scripting, with a preference for Python, to automate testing and data analysis.

• Develop software to validate high-speed IO IP blocks.
• Define validation plans and coordinate to run tests.
• Bring up and debug SoC issues.
• Collaborate closely with SiVal, FW, Architecture, and Design teams.

• 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.