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 functionality and performance of next-generation processors and system-on-chip (SoC) designs. The position involves defining validation plans, debugging SOC issues, and coordinating test runs. Candidates will contribute to delivering high-quality functional products that enhance user experiences across Apple devices.

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree with 0 years of industry experience.
• Experience with embedded systems is required.
• Familiarity with SoC and system architecture is necessary.
• Knowledge and experience working with board schematics are essential.
• 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, with proficiency in C programming.
• Skilled in scripting, preferably in Python, to automate testing and data analysis.

• Develop software to validate high-speed IO IP blocks.
• Define validation plans and coordinate the execution of tests.
• Bring up and debug SOC issues.
• Collaborate with SiVal, FW, Architecture, and Design teams to ensure product functionality.
• Contribute to the rapid delivery of high-quality functional products to customers.

• 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.