Join Apple's Hardware Engineering system validation team to validate the performance of Apple SoCs and key modules in a real product-like environment. This role involves executing system tests, debugging issues, and collaborating with domain experts to enhance product performance. You will also develop new test methodologies and optimize test flows using AI/ML techniques. The position requires international travel approximately 10% of the time.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related field
• 5+ years of experience with hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems
• Scripting proficiency in Python and experience with automation frameworks
• Experience in hardware system design and integration, SoC design/integration, debug/testing, or validation
• Familiarity with computer architectures and logic design
• Experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field
• Experience with embedded system debug
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and thermal chambers
• Strong proficiency in Python and Lua, and proficiency in Shell scripting
• Familiarity with industry standards such as USB, PCIe, and DDR
• General software development experience in Python and C++
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Work closely with functional test writers to understand high-level architectures of each IP block within Apple SoCs and define validation plans.
• Execute system tests on a large volume of prototype SoCs across Process, Voltage, and Temperature corners.
• Identify potential issues and characterize the functional voltage of SoCs under workloads.
• Act as the first line of debugger to triage issues and isolate failures.
• Collaborate with domain experts to define DoEs and develop root cause theories.
• Characterize functional voltages of SoCs under system workloads and analyze data across voltage domains.
• Provide feedback to product engineers to define product operation voltages and recommend testing environment contents.
• Develop and execute system tests leveraging scripts and automation frameworks throughout product life cycles.
• Create new test methodologies to expand coverage to new modalities including optical and computer-vision based testing.
• Optimize test and calibration flows for hardware sub-systems using AI/ML techniques.
• Travel internationally approximately 10% of the time.

• 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.