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SoC DRAM Memory Subsystem Validation Engineering Program Manager

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA, San Diego, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The SoC DRAM Memory Subsystem Validation and Debug Program Manager will lead the memory subsystem readiness for Apple's custom SoCs. This role involves managing the bring-up, validation, and debugging of high-bandwidth multi-client memory subsystems. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure the delivery of sophisticated memory technologies that meet Apple's quality standards. This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative DRAM technologies across Apple's product lines.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Prior experience in SOC DRAM Memory Design, Validation, Architecture, or Test/Product Engineering.
  • Knowledge of high-performance memory subsystems, including SoC memory architecture and DDR controller design.
  • Experience shipping high volume DRAMs or SoCs.
  • Previous experience working with major DRAM memory vendors and validating DRAM devices is a plus.
  • Strong debugging skills and a proven track record of resolving critical problems under pressure.
  • Ability to understand complex technical discussions and extract actionable plans.
  • Excellent leadership and social skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the memory subsystem readiness for custom SoCs.
  • Manage the bring-up, validation, and debugging of memory subsystems.
  • Collaborate with DRAM architecture, Memory Controller Design, and software teams.
  • Craft the DRAM industry's mobile roadmap.
  • Ensure sophisticated memory technologies are delivered to mass production.
  • Summarize complex details for executive reporting.
  • Encourage team members and promote a dedication to the bigger picture.

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

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