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EMPLOYER: APPLE INC

JOB TITLE: Silicon Validation Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: APPLE INC has the following available for Silicon Validation Engineer (REQ# 200607904) in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Develop bare metal SW responsible for validating the CPU in a post-silicon environment and to support bring-up of the CPU on new SoCs. Develop and execute tests that make use of the ARM instruction Set Architecture. Develop test tools using the C language to validate new CPU micro-architectural features on all Apple designed SoCs. Develop and maintain Python scripts to automate test execution across multiple SoCs in a validation lab. Develop and maintain Python scripts to extract and analyze test run time and coverage data. Debug low level software issues and hardware issues using knowledge of computer architecture with the help of internal debug tools and logs. Support execution of silicon validation tools with other environments like emulation, FPGA, and in some cases, simulation. Communicate with Design Verification and RTL teams to help root-cause any CPU design bugs and validate HW fixes of known issues. Use C programming skills, computer architecture knowledge, python scripting, and RTL knowledge to design firmware to validate hypervisor functionality in the CPU.

APPLY: Submit resume online at https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200607904.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $151,091 - $214,500/yr. and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an EOE. AA-Disability/Vets