SoC Validation Engineer
$184K - $324K/yr
Description You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs ... Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC bring up. Experience with System debug. Computer ...
SoC Validation Engineer
$184K - $324K/yr
Description You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs ... Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC bring up. Experience with System debug. Computer ...
SoC Validation Engineer
$175K - $308K/yr
Description You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs ... Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC bring up. Experience with System debug. Computer ...
SoC Validation Engineer
$175K - $308K/yr
Description You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs ... Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC bring up. Experience with System debug. Computer ...
SoC Validation Engineer
$184K - $324K/yr
Description You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs ... Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC bring up. Experience with System debug. Computer ...
SoC Validation Engineer
$184K - $324K/yr
Description You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs ... Preferred Qualifications Experience with SoC bring up. Experience with System debug. Computer ...
SoC Embedded SW/Linux Validation Engineer We are looking for an SoC Validation Engineer with a strong embedded SW background and, more specifically, Linux kernel/driver programming and debug ...
SoC Embedded SW/Linux Validation Engineer We are looking for an SoC Validation Engineer with a strong embedded SW background and, more specifically, Linux kernel/driver programming and debug ...
SoC Embedded SW/Linux Validation Engineer We are looking for an SoC Validation Engineer with a strong embedded SW background and, more specifically, Linux kernel/driver programming and debug ...
SoC Embedded SW/Linux Validation Engineer We are looking for an SoC Validation Engineer with a strong embedded SW background and, more specifically, Linux kernel/driver programming and debug ...
We are looking for a Post Silicon Validation Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support power, performance, and interface validation on SoC platforms. The role involves lab-based testing ...
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We are looking for a Post Silicon Validation Engineer with 1-3 years of experience to support power, performance, and interface validation on SoC platforms. The role involves lab-based testing ...
Staff Silicon Validation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$186K - $232K/yr
Role Summary Join as Silicon Validation Engineer in the Autonomy Hardware and Sensor Systems team ... Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan * Use C/C++ software and ...
Staff Silicon Validation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$186K - $232K/yr
Role Summary Join as Silicon Validation Engineer in the Autonomy Hardware and Sensor Systems team ... Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan * Use C/C++ software and ...
Staff Silicon Validation Engineer
$186K - $232K/yr
Role Summary Join as Silicon Validation Engineer in the Autonomy Hardware and Sensor Systems team ... Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan * Use C/C++ software and ...
Staff Silicon Validation Engineer
$186K - $232K/yr
Role Summary Join as Silicon Validation Engineer in the Autonomy Hardware and Sensor Systems team ... Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan * Use C/C++ software and ...
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Strong programming skills and scripting language expertise (C/C++, Python)
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Strong programming skills and scripting language expertise (C/C++, Python)
Staff Silicon Validation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$186K - $232K/yr
Role Summary Join as Silicon Validation Engineer in the Autonomy Hardware and Sensor Systems team ... Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan * Use C/C++ software and ...
Staff Silicon Validation Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
$186K - $232K/yr
Role Summary Join as Silicon Validation Engineer in the Autonomy Hardware and Sensor Systems team ... Work w/ SoC validation team to refine and execute the SoC validation plan * Use C/C++ software and ...
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
SoC Security and Virtualization Validation Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$116K/yr
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Strong programming skills and scripting language expertise (C/C++, Python)
SoC Security and Virtualization Validation Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$116K/yr
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in developing tools to improve SoC validation and debug REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: * Strong programming skills and scripting language expertise (C/C++, Python)
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
About the Role Intel is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented SoC Debug / Post-Silicon PnP Validation Engineer to join our Silicon Architecture diverse team, where innovation meets execution. In ...
PCIe / CXL and HSIO Validation Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$142K/yr
Test interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure * Debug and drive ... Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...) * Working knowledge of ...
PCIe / CXL and HSIO Validation Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$142K/yr
Test interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure * Debug and drive ... Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...) * Working knowledge of ...
Test interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure * Debug and drive ... Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...) * Working knowledge of ...
Test interactions between various SoC features using validation infrastructure * Debug and drive ... Familiarity with programming / scripting language (C/C++, Python, Perl, ...) * Working knowledge of ...
Senior Digital Validation Engineer
$130K - $179K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Digital Validation Engineer to work at San Diego location with deep SoC validation experience and a passion for ARM and RISCV based architectures , lowlevel software ...
Senior Digital Validation Engineer
$130K - $179K/yr
We are seeking a Senior Digital Validation Engineer to work at San Diego location with deep SoC validation experience and a passion for ARM and RISCV based architectures , lowlevel software ...
Engineers in this group gain exposure to advanced SoC architectures, high-speed interfaces, and large-scale validation environments while working alongside some of the industry's leading silicon ...
Engineers in this group gain exposure to advanced SoC architectures, high-speed interfaces, and large-scale validation environments while working alongside some of the industry's leading silicon ...
Engineers in this group gain exposure to advanced SoC architectures, high-speed interfaces, and large-scale validation environments while working alongside some of the industry's leading silicon ...
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Engineers in this group gain exposure to advanced SoC architectures, high-speed interfaces, and large-scale validation environments while working alongside some of the industry's leading silicon ...
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As of Jul 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for soc validation engineer in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What are SoC Validation Engineers?
SoC Validation Engineers are professionals who test and verify System-on-Chip (SoC) designs to ensure they function correctly before mass production. They develop and execute test plans, debug hardware and software issues, and work closely with design and verification teams to identify and resolve problems. Their goal is to ensure the SoC meets all specifications and requirements, helping to deliver reliable and high-quality products. This role is critical in the semiconductor and electronics industries, especially as SoCs become increasingly complex.
How does a Soc Validation Engineer typically collaborate with design and verification teams during a project?
As a Soc Validation Engineer, you'll work closely with both design and verification teams throughout the development lifecycle. You are often responsible for translating design specifications into comprehensive validation plans, identifying edge cases, and ensuring thorough coverage. Regular cross-team meetings and collaborative debugging sessions are common, allowing you to provide feedback on design issues and suggest improvements. This collaborative environment helps ensure that the final system-on-chip meets performance, functionality, and reliability standards before production.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SoC Validation Engineer, and why are they important?
To thrive as an SoC Validation Engineer, you need a solid background in electrical or computer engineering, experience with validation methodologies, and proficiency in digital design concepts. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as UVM, SystemVerilog, scripting languages (like Python or Perl), and simulation/debug platforms is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication skills help you excel in cross-functional teams and troubleshoot complex issues. These skills and qualifications are crucial to ensure the reliability, performance, and successful deployment of advanced system-on-chip products.
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$184K - $324K/yr
Full-time
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Posted 13 days ago
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Job description
Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.
As part of Silicon Validation Team, you will focus on silicon validation, debug and root cause related to anomalous behaviors using system work-loads. (Circuit marginalities, process-design interactions, logic bugs).
Description
You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs with system workloads.
- In this role, you will be working closely with functional test writers to understand high level architectures of each IP blocks within Apple SoCs and define applicable validation plans. You will then execute such system tests, through scripts/automation framework, on large volume of prototype SoCs across Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) corners.
- Looking for any potential issues, as well as characterizing the functional voltage (lvcc) of SoCs under such workloads. When issue occurs, you will be the first line of debugger to triage issues and isolate/bucketize failures.
- Work with domain experts to define DoEs, come up with root cause theories, and test possible workarounds. In addition, you will characterize functional voltages (lvcc) of SoCs under system workloads, analyze data across voltage domains, provide feedbacks to PE (product engineers) to define product operation voltages as well as recommend contents to testing/screening environment.
- Collaborate with downstream testing teams (SoC test teams, system test teams, etc) to facilitate resolving issues happening in their environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SoC bring up.
Experience with System debug.
Computer architectures (cache, memory hierarchy, data pipelines) and logic design.
Experience with script language such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field
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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
As part of Silicon Validation Team, you will focus on silicon validation, debug and root cause related to anomalous behaviors using system work-loads. (Circuit marginalities, process-design interactions, logic bugs).
Description
You will be joining a team of engineers who is responsible for validating Apple SoCs with system workloads.
- In this role, you will be working closely with functional test writers to understand high level architectures of each IP blocks within Apple SoCs and define applicable validation plans. You will then execute such system tests, through scripts/automation framework, on large volume of prototype SoCs across Process, Voltage and Temperature (PVT) corners.
- Looking for any potential issues, as well as characterizing the functional voltage (lvcc) of SoCs under such workloads. When issue occurs, you will be the first line of debugger to triage issues and isolate/bucketize failures.
- Work with domain experts to define DoEs, come up with root cause theories, and test possible workarounds. In addition, you will characterize functional voltages (lvcc) of SoCs under system workloads, analyze data across voltage domains, provide feedbacks to PE (product engineers) to define product operation voltages as well as recommend contents to testing/screening environment.
- Collaborate with downstream testing teams (SoC test teams, system test teams, etc) to facilitate resolving issues happening in their environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with SoC bring up.
Experience with System debug.
Computer architectures (cache, memory hierarchy, data pipelines) and logic design.
Experience with script language such as Python, Perl, or Tcl.
Minimum Qualifications
A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field
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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
About Apple
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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976