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Silicon Validation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

DDR Silicon Validation Engineer responsible for bench-level validation, bring-up, and characterization of DDR memory interfaces in Apple’s mobile SoCs, with hands-on lab work, test automation, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure SI/PI integrity and successful production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

  • Perform hands-on bench test, bring-up, and characterization of DDR memory interfaces for complex SoCs.
  • Develop robust benchtop electrical tests, utilizing interfaces such as FPGA, JTAG, SPI, and analog controls.
  • Automate test execution, data extraction, and report generation through scripting with database and analytical tools.
  • Debug complex silicon issues and provide detailed characterization reports with actionable design feedback.
  • Conduct in-system Power Integrity (PI) and Signal Integrity (SI) measurements, correlating results with simulation models.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Design, System Hardware, and Software to ensure seamless integration and validation.
  • Support ATE and Product Engineering teams for inter-operability tests and production ramp-up.

Qualifications

  • BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Master's and/or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
  • Proven experience in DDR memory validation, characterization, or bring-up
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis
  • Strong hands-on lab skills with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and BERTs
  • Deep understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts and measurement techniques
  • Demonstrated ability to debug complex silicon issues and drive root cause analysis
  • Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (Design, System HW, SW, ATE)
  • Familiarity with SoC architecture and various on-chip interfaces (e.g., JTAG, SPI)

Skills

Required:DDR memory validation/characterizationScripting for test automationLab instrumentation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation eligibility
  • participation in Apple Employee Stock Purchase Plan and discretionary stock programs
Last updated Jul 10, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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