Full-Time
Hardware Validation Engineer
System Level
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Apple
10,001+ employees
Designs and sells consumer electronics and software
Compensation Overview
$121.9k - $214.5kAnnually
Senior
Cupertino, CA, USA
Eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
- Hands-on experience in board level bring up and validation for a product system or silicon IC development board.
- Strong familiarity with test & measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, probes, DMMs, VNAs, power analyzer, etc.) and high-fidelity signal probing techniques.
- Understanding of how to validate system-facing aspects of an IC in a board design: power delivery, host interfaces (USB, MIPI, I2C, SPI, UART, SPMI, PCIe), control signals, power rail sequencing.
- Basic understanding of Signal Integrity.
- Good written and verbal communication skills — the ability to summarize and organize information for large forums.
- Minimal travel, but must be willing to travel a few times a year to support factory builds.
- Typically requires at least 5+ years of experience. More senior level candidates can take on additional responsibilities.
- Scripting in Python or similar language for test automation.
- Experience performing PCB schematic and layout reviews to ensure specification compliance.
- MS or BS Degree in technical discipline.
- You will have the opportunity to lead bench validation efforts, identifying key issues during the prototype phase and driving improvements in system design.
- Leveraging your expertise, you will also collaborate with cross-functional teams from various disciplines to define validation coverage and resolve issues.
- Utilizing your software skills, you will develop and execute scripts for the system stress rack to ensure the full system's stability under worst-case conditions, maintaining comprehensive coverage of stress patterns for all features.
Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and sells a variety of technology products and services, including iPhones, iPads, Mac computers, Apple Watches, and Apple TVs. The company also offers services like the App Store, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple Pay. Apple's products work together seamlessly, providing users with a cohesive experience across devices. This integration is a key differentiator from competitors, as it allows for a smooth transition between hardware and software. Additionally, Apple has expanded into financial services with products like the Apple Card, which offers cash back on purchases, and a trade-in program that encourages device upgrades while promoting recycling. The company's goal is to maintain its leadership in the technology market by continuously innovating and enhancing user experiences, particularly in areas like spatial computing.
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$619.1K
Headquarters
Cupertino, California
Founded
1976
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