Role & seniority
- Hardware/Software Silicon Validation role (PMU/Power Management) on Apple’s PMU Hardware Tech team
- Seniority not specified; target appears to be an experienced individual contributor on silicon validation
Stack/tools
- Mixed-signal validation; switching converter validation (Buck/Boost/Charger) and linear regulators (LDO)
- Programming: at least one (e.g., Python, C/C++)
- Lab automation tools/environments (hands-on)
- FPGA experience (design and/or use)
- PCB design: schematics, layout techniques, routing constraints; PCB layout reviews
- Silicon validation test cases/results and validation architecture
Top 3 responsibilities
- Drive bring-up and post-silicon validation of complex new SoC silicon toward mass production
- Develop/interpret/deliver silicon validation test cases and analyze validation results
- Define and review board-level power validation hardware (schematics, routing constraints, PCB layout reviews) and shape future validation architecture
Must-have skills
- BS/MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or equivalent
- Strong electronics foundation and mixed-signal validation knowledge (preferred but core aligned)
- English fluency
- Ability to collaborate with Analog/Digital engineers and system/product teams
- Responsible, self-directed execution in a multi-functional environment
Nice-to-haves
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Full Description

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? Apple’s PMU Hardware Tech team are responsible for delivering the power in a highly configurable and controlled way to the high-end Apple SoCs, which power everything from Apple Watch and Apple TV to iPhone, iPad and Mac. You will get the opportunity to be part of a team delivering PMU silicon directly into next generation Apple products. We are looking for those with talent, ambition and passion, to innovate the way we validate our power management devices, that provide industry leading power efficiency, help achieve customer expectations of device performance and battery efficiency, and welcome you to work among the industry’s best! The responsibilities include contributing to the Silicon Validation hardware and software development, and having a significant role in shaping the validation architecture for future silicon. You will work closely with the Analog and Digital Design Engineers, together with the system and product teams that deliver Apple’s market leading products.

DESCRIPTION

Participate in bring-up & post-silicon validation of complex new silicon, with
the objective of driving product to mass production - Develop, interpret and
deliver silicon validation test cases and complex validation results - Board
level circuit design, schematic capture, routing constraints definition, and PCB
layout reviews - Work with multi-functional teams across Apple, to support
product development into mass production - Collaborate with peers to achieve
efficient and aligned methodologies

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent field is required Fluency in English

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong electronics background with knowledge of mixed-signal silicon validation Hands on experience with lab automation tools and environments Good programming skills in at least one programming language (eg. Python, C etc) Experience with design and/or validation of switching converters (Buck/Boost/Charger) and linear regulators (LDO) Experience with design and use of FPGAs Experience with development of PCB schematics and layout techniques Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, combined with the ability to collaborate Ability to work well on a multifaceted team, take responsibility, and motivate self and others

PMU Silicon Validation Engineer

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