Software Engineer: SoC System Stress Validation

Are you passionate about changing the world? We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly, and we are hiring all levels from junior to senior roles. The Silicon Validation team is responsible for validating functional behavior and exercising interactions between different IP blocks in the SoC. Join a team of SME embedded software engineers with a diverse set of backgrounds to do system level validation of Apple's next generation SoCs.

Description

You will leave no stone left unturned for a comprehensive "system-level" validation of Apple SoCs.

You will dive deep into the SoC architecture, and also become a specialist in our existing SiVal software stack.

You will come up with creative ways to test the SoC for all kind of stress and corner-case scenarios

Preferred Qualifications

Strong software skills in C/C++

Familiarity with programming in assembly language

Passionate about writing code close to the hardware, and debugging

Familiarity with computer architecture, memory hierarchies, CPUs, and caching

You enjoy the validation mentality: detail-oriented, curious, and persistent

Experience in writing code, developing tests, and coming up with strategies for SoC silicon validation is a huge plus

Experience in graphics, video codecs, video capture, display mechanisms, and storage technologies is ideal

Experience with scripting (Python, Tcl, Perl) is a plus

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field with 10 years of experience.

Pay & Benefits

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.