← All roles

Hardware System Validation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
Apply on company site
San Jose, CA$129.3k - $225.3k + equity + bonusFull-timePosted 5mo ago

About the role

Join Apple's Hardware Engineering system validation team to validate system-level performance of Apple SoCs and key modules (cameras, displays, sensors) in a real-world product-like environment.

Responsibilities

  • Primarily validate Apple SoCs, while also testing other modules such as cameras, displays, and sensors that ship in Apple products
  • Work closely with module designers and functional test writers to understand high-level architectures of each IP block within Apple SoCs or other modules, and define applicable validation plans
  • Develop and execute system tests, leveraging scripts and automation frameworks, on a large volume of engineering prototypes throughout the product life cycles
  • Serve as the first line of debug when issues occur — triaging, isolating, and bucketizing failures
  • Partner with domain experts to define DoEs (Design of Experiments), develop root-cause theories, and test possible workarounds
  • Development of automated testing for power consumption data collection from our battery and power supply systems
  • Creation of new test methodologies to expand test coverage to new modalities including optical / computer-vision based testing
  • Optimize test and calibration flows for hardware sub-systems. Apply AI/ML techniques for test data mining, anomaly detection, and factory data analytics
  • Travel internationally ~10% of the time

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience with hardware/software architecture and interoperability of complex systems
  • Scripting proficiency in Python; comfortable building and maintaining automation frameworks
  • Experience in one of the following: hardware system design and integration, SoC design/integration, debug/testing, or validation
  • Experience with SoC bring up, familiar with computer architectures (cache, memory hierarchy, data pipelines) and logic design
  • Experience with bringing-up and testing of camera, display or any other modules in consumer electronics
  • Experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field
  • Experience with embedded system debug
  • Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and thermal chambers
  • Strong proficiency in Python and Lua; proficient in Shell scripting.
  • Familiarity with industry standards (USB, PCIe, DDR, etc.)
  • General software development experience (Python, C++, log review, code review)
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills

Skills

Required:PythonLuaShell scriptingSoC bring-up / hardware integrationEmbedded system debuggingLab equipment operation (oscilloscopes, thermal chambers)Communication and collaboration

Benefits

  • Base pay range between $129,300 and $225,300 (varies by skills, qualifications, experience, and location)
  • Discretionary employee stock programs (RSU awards) and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement for career advancement (tuition)
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation
Last updated Jul 17, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Apple

Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

Discover the innovative world of Apple and shop everything iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV, plus explore accessories, entertainment, and expert device support.

AirPods Max 2Apple ArcadeApple CardApple Fitness+Apple MusicApple TVApple TV+Apple Watch Series 11
Company profileWebsite

More open roles at Apple