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Apple • California, United States
Role & seniority: Silicon validation engineer (post-silicon), mid-level to senior candidate
Stack/tools: Analog/mixed-signal IP validation; lab equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, pattern generators); test automation and data processing with Python, Perl, or Tcl
Develop and execute post-silicon validation/test plans for analog/mixed-signal IP (PLLs, data converters, high-speed I/O)
Automate lab measurements, build/test benches, and perform automated data collection
Analyze results, influence design improvements, and support successful SoC launches
BS degree and 3+ years relevant experience
Hands-on lab experience with oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, pattern generators
Proficiency in Python (test automation, data analysis); scripting in at least one language (Python, Perl, Tcl)
Strong understanding of analog/mixed-signal circuits (PLLs, DLLs, DAC/ADC, DDR or SerDes)
Hands-on lab skills (soldering/rework), cross-functional collaboration, and task ownership
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
Experience developing test plans, test benches, and automated data collection
Excellent communication and proactive delivery
Location & work type: Location not specified; work type not specified in provided text
At Apple, we work every day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love tackling challenges that no one has solved yet? Join us to help deliver the next generation of Apple's world-leading SoCs. As a member of our dynamic silicon validation group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to ensure the quality and performance of the foundational analog and mixed-signal IP at the heart of our products. This highly visible role places you at the center of cross-functional teams, where your work will directly contribute to products that delight and inspire millions of customers every day.
DESCRIPTION
This role is focused on the hands-on, post-silicon validation and characterization of critical analog and mixed-signal IP, such as PLLs, data converters, and high-speed I/O interfaces. You will develop and execute detailed test plans, automate lab measurements, and analyze data to ensure our circuits meet stringent performance and quality standards. Your findings will directly influence design improvements and contribute to the successful launch of Apple's next-generation SoCs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BS and 3 +years of relevant industry experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field. Hands-on experience with standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and pattern generators. Experience with at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Perl, Tcl) for test automation and data processing. Proven experience developing test plans, building test benches, and performing automated data collection for analog/mixed-signal circuits. Strong fundamental understanding of analog and
mixed-signal circuitry in one or more of the following domains: PLLs, DLLs, Data Converters (ADC/DAC), DDR memory interfaces, or high-speed SerDes. Proficiency in Python for test automation and data analysis. Hands-on lab skills, including soldering and reworking boards for probing and debug. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. Demonstrated initiative in taking ownership of tasks and driving deliverables to completion.