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Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple

Location

Austin, TX

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

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 designing and creating validation tests for post-silicon environments, focusing on the functionality of processor designs. The position requires collaboration with design and verification engineers to debug and root cause functional issues on silicon. The candidate will work closely with Apple's Verification Team to develop random test templates and processor debug tools. Proficiency in C/C++ and Python programming is essential for developing validation content and automating test execution.

Requirements

  • Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field.
  • Experience in utilizing computer architecture concepts to design and develop validation tests.
  • Knowledge of C/C++ software development concepts.
  • Proficiency in Python and Shell scripting languages.
  • Experience working in Unix environments with design and verification tools.
  • Familiarity with C and ARM assembly code for verification tools development.
  • Understanding of CPU design and architecture to analyze design fails.

Responsibilities

  • Design and create validation tests for post-silicon environments.
  • Collaborate with design and verification engineers to debug functional issues on silicon.
  • Develop processor debug tools to facilitate debugging and root cause analysis.
  • Use pre-silicon simulators and analyze waveforms for debugging.
  • Work with design and architecture teams to define and execute experiments.
  • Develop infrastructure using Python scripting to automate execution and reporting of validation tests.

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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