System Validation Engineer

Apple • Cupertino, CA

73d

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products that delight millions. The silicon engineering team is at the heart of this innovation, and we are looking for a passionate System Validation Engineer to help us shape the next generation of the world's most advanced devices. As a key member of our team, you will validate the leading-edge custom silicon that delivers the groundbreaking performance and immersive user experience. This is a unique opportunity to influence the entire silicon journey-from innovative prototyping and hands-on validation to seamless product integration and large-scale manufacturing. If you are driven by engineering excellence and want your work to be part of the revolutionary products people love, we invite you to come and join us.

Requirements

• Experience with FPGA-based prototyping and system validation.
• Experience in embedded firmware development and debug.
• Familiarity with high-speed interface protocols such as DisplayPort, HDMI, MIPI, or PCIe.
• Experience in silicon power measurement and characterization, with knowledge of power optimization techniques.
• Proficiency in interpreting board schematics, with hands-on experience in validation platform development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience applying AI coding assistants to accelerate development tasks like code generation, analysis, and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive tests to verify the functional integrity of our design on both FPGA prototyping platforms and final ASICs across a full range of PVT conditions.
• Lead hands-on debugging of system-level failures in the lab.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in silicon design, board design, software, and manufacturing.
• Measure and optimize silicon performance to ensure products deliver a consistent and compelling user experience.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees