The Silicon Validation Engineer role at Apple focuses on shaping the next generation of custom wireless silicon. The team is responsible for the design and delivery of innovative technologies, including the Apple N1 chip. This position involves collaboration across various teams to ensure high-quality product delivery through both pre-silicon and post-silicon validation processes. Candidates should have a strong background in validation methodologies and debugging skills.

• BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Proven experience with Cadence Palladium or equivalent emulation platforms
• Strong debugging skills with experience in system-level and IP-level debug
• Experience with emulation compile flows, including synthesis for emulation
• Proficiency in debug tools and methodologies such as waveform analysis
• Solid understanding of RTL design concepts and SoC architectures
• Experience developing and maintaining automation scripts in Python, Tcl, Perl, or Shell
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with Wireless SoC applications like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is strongly preferred
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with version control systems and CI/CD integration

• Study SoC designs through their micro-architecture and specifications to develop comprehensive validation plans.
• Validate pre-silicon designs using emulation and real-time FPGA prototype platforms.
• Perform post-silicon bring-up and functional validation, including power-state behavior and PVT characterization.
• Implement and execute tests using Python or similar scripting and bare-metal C/C++ coding.
• Drive the debug and resolution of engineering issues in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

• 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.