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Silicon Validation Software Engineer - IO and Thermal Control Validation

Apple
On-site
Cupertino, California, United States
Thermography (Thermal Imaging)
You will be part of a team that will develop software to validate and debug communication and thermal blocks in Apple SoCs. You will develop software to validate various communication and thermal IP blocks in Apple SoCs working with other teams to bring up and debug SoC's issues and coordinate to run tests.


  • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field


  • Experience in low level software development in a linux/unix environment
  • Proficiency in C/C++ programming is a must
  • General knowledge of computer architecture and operating system is a must
  • Knowledge and skill in Python programming is a plus
  • Experience with communication blocks (RS232, SPI, I2C, SDIO, USB, PCI) is a must
  • Experience with power management, voltage and/or thermal monitoring, dynamic voltage and frequency scaling, performance throttling is a plus
  • Familiar with digital design, design verification, and silicon and analog characterization
  • Experience with assembly languages, and scripting languages a plus
  • Experience with using test equipment, analyzers and debugger a plus


At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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