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Software Engineer - SoC Level Validation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cupertino, California)$129.3k - $194.7kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Silicon Technologies group role focused on designing and validating next-generation high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chips (SoCs) for Apple. Responsible for breaking Apple Silicon with a bare metal system-level software suite, validating pre- and post-silicon, and ensuring high-quality functional products delivered to customers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop SoC and CPU directed and random tests
  • Debug issues pre-silicon or post-silicon
  • Develop and maintain system-level SW platform
  • Work with designers and architects to accomplish validation goals

Qualifications

  • BS, MS or PhD in EE or CS
  • 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 programming
  • Knowledge of hardware and software debug tools and methods
  • Experience with embedded programming with an understanding of hardware-software interfaces

Skills

Required:SoC and CPU knowledgeC/C++ and Assembly

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • relocation assistance (potential)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
  • employee stock purchase plan
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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