Job Details

Silicon Validation Lead - Custom Silicon Management

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Sep 12, 2025

Role Number: 200619503-0836

Are you a leader? Do you want to utilize your engineering background to make big things happen? Can you influence, connect, get results and communicate effectively? Can you deliver on a predictable and dynamic schedule?

We have an extraordinary opportunity for a senior level engineer to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies.

The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom silicon for most Apple products including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Macs. We are looking for a remarkable Silicon Validation Lead to partner and collaborate with multi-functional teams and external vendors to guide their chip validation efforts for the next generation of products.

Description

You will be responsible for validation and quality of custom silicon. You are expected to:

• Work closely with internal & external teams to review specifications, drive improvement of existing validation test plans & methodologies, and to ensure high quality test coverage on the first revision of silicon.

• Collaborate with chip/module/system and FW teams to understand the functional & performance goals of the design.

• Provide technical guidance on validation implementation and execution on pre and post silicon (FPGA and silicon).

• Have strong communication skills, excellent multi-functional capabilities to influence and achieve best outcomes for all involved.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and relevant industry experience

• Industry experience in Silicon Validation

• Experience with validation methodologies such as creating test plans, debugging, stress testing, and FMEA of IPs and/or full-chip

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant industry experience

• A proven record and keen interest to devise functional and stress tests to “break the chip”

• Advanced experience with validation environments, including pre-silicon (e.g. FPGA) and post-silicon validation, scripting, test automation and regression.

• Fluency and working knowledge of SOC & System architecture/design

• Knowledge of industry standard interfaces, such as I2C, SPMI, USB, SPI, MIPI

• Validation experience with relatively complex digital and/or mixed signal chips

• Bare-metal firmware or ROM code development experience

• Design verification experience

• Should be a phenomenal teammate with excellent social and communications skills and the passion to take on diverse challenges

Pay & Benefits

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 $172,100 and $305,600, 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 equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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