Silicon Validation Engineer

3 days ago

San Francisco, CA, United States Apple Full time

Role Number: 200632868-3401

Summary

Imagine playing a pivotal role in bringing Apple's groundbreaking mobile SoCs to life, impacting millions of users worldwide. As a DDR Silicon Validation Engineer, you will be at the forefront of innovation, performing critical lab characterization and validation of advanced analog and mixed-signal embedded circuits. This is an unparalleled opportunity to join a dynamic, multi-functional team where your expertise will directly contribute to launching products that redefine what's possible and enrich people's lives. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and are eager to shape the future of mobile technology, we invite you to explore this exciting role.

Description

This role involves the comprehensive bench-level validation, bring-up, and characterization of DDR memory interfaces within Apple's cutting-edge SoCs. You will be responsible for developing and executing electrical tests, automating data collection, and providing crucial design feedback through detailed analysis and reporting. Success in this position requires a hands-on approach to debugging complex silicon issues and a strong understanding of signal and power integrity measurements.

Minimum Qualifications

  • BS and 10 +years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's and or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

  • Proven experience in DDR memory validation, characterization, or bring-up.

  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or MATLAB for test automation and data analysis.

  • Strong hands-on lab skills with test equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and BERTs.

  • Deep understanding of signal integrity (SI) and power integrity (PI) concepts and measurement techniques.

  • Demonstrated ability to debug complex silicon issues and drive root cause analysis.

  • Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams (Design, System HW, SW, ATE).

  • Familiarity with SoC architecture and various on-chip interfaces (e.g., JTAG, SPI).

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