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Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/3/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Master's Entry-Level
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

This role at Apple involves developing, maintaining, and optimizing software for lab characterization and validation of analog and mixed-signal embedded circuits. The position requires designing embedded system software for lab instrumentation and test platforms, as well as performing signal analysis and processing. The team focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for data analysis and developing computer vision pipelines for lab automation. This position is based in Cupertino, California, with potential opportunities in various locations across the USA.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in designing and analyzing electronic circuits, including analog, mixed-signal, and power circuits.
  • Experience in designing embedded systems using microcontrollers or FPGAs.
  • Proficiency in programming and scripting languages, including Python, C, and Tcl.
  • Experience in performing signal analysis and processing using tools such as NumPy, SciPy, and MATLAB.
  • Experience in designing and maintaining data management systems and pipelines.
  • Knowledge of artificial intelligence and deep learning techniques using frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and optimize software for lab characterization and validation of embedded circuits.
  • Design and develop embedded system software for lab instrumentation and test platforms.
  • Perform signal analysis and processing of analog and mixed-signal waveforms.
  • Design and implement data warehousing and visualization pipelines for measurement data.
  • Develop artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions for data analysis.
  • Develop and deploy computer vision pipelines for visual recognition and lab automation.
  • Integrate lab software with upstream design tools and downstream system software.
  • Provide debug support during lab bring-up and characterization.

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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