In this role, you will be part of the Watch system validation team, focusing on validating both new and existing hardware features. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in IC or system validation and a commitment to delivering high-quality products. You will lead bench validation efforts and work closely with cross-functional teams to define validation coverage and resolve issues. This position also involves developing tools and automation to enhance validation processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
• Hands-on experience in board level bring up and validation for a product system or silicon IC development board.
• Strong familiarity with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, probes, DMMs, VNAs, and power analyzers.
• Understanding of how to validate all system-facing aspects of an IC in a board design.
• Good understanding of signal and power integrity.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to support factory builds.
• Scripting capability for test automation.
• Exposure to AI-enabled hardware validation automation and data analysis.
• Domain experience in silicon IP design/verification, SoCs, or PMICs/power converters.
• Experience performing schematic and PCB layout reviews.
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering is preferred.

• Lead bench validation efforts and identify key issues during the prototype phase.
• Drive improvements in system design based on validation findings.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define validation coverage.
• Resolve issues related to system validation.
• Develop tools and automation to expedite and expand validation coverage.
• Assist with defining factory test coverage.
• Triaging prototype build failures.

• 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.