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Software Engineer - SoC Level Validation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (San Diego, Austin, Beaverton, Cupertino, Waltham)$175k - $308.5kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Silicon Technologies group role focused on validating next-generation SoCs and CPUs for Apple Silicon. Responsibilities include writing and debugging SoC and CPU directed and random tests, pre- and post-silicon validation, developing and maintaining system-level software platforms, and leading validation plans in collaboration with designers, architects, and other Apple teams.

Responsibilities

  • Write SoC and CPU directed and random tests
  • Debug issues pre-silicon or post-silicon
  • Develop and maintain system-level SW platform
  • Lead SW development and execution plans of SoC projects
  • Work with designers and architects to accomplish validation goals
  • Engage with other teams at Apple to develop validation strategies based on product needs

Qualifications

  • BS in EE or CS + 10 years of experience
  • Embedded programming experience
  • SOC and CPU knowledge; Micro-architecture, Memory hierarchy, Interrupt and DMA, Clock and Power Gating, System level understanding, & Experience with SoC bringup
  • C/C++ and Assembly language programmer
  • Knowledge of Hardware and Software debug tools and methods
  • Experience with scopes

Skills

Required:SoC/CPU validationEmbedded programmingC/C++Assembly language

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • educational expense reimbursement (tuition)
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (optional)
  • relocation assistance (optional)
  • Apple stock programs eligibility (RSU, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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