Silicon Validation Lead

Summary

Posted: Oct 31, 2024

Role Number:200576686

Are you a leader and want to apply 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? The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom sensor silicon for all mobile products including iPhone, iPod, and AppleTV. We have an extraordinary opportunity for senior level engineers to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies. We are looking for a remarkable silicon validation engineer with experience in characterization and validation of mixed signal embedded circuits to work with multi-functional teams and external vendors to define, develop and productize the next generation of custom silicon. This position focuses specifically on silicon validation of a variety of custom silicon solutions including sensors, display drivers, audio drivers, power and connectivity IC’s.

Description

As a Silicon Validation Lead owning the specification and verification of sensor analog performance and many aspects of sensor interfaces, you will be: – Collaborating with global sensor suppliers to develop and evaluate silicon validation plans – Collaborate with silicon design teams in analyzing silicon architectures and corresponding validations plans – Own & guide the silicon validation methodology and flows across our vendors and internal partners – Partner with Firmware teams and provide feedback on silicon validation desired FW features and priorities – Detailing and presenting your results to both internal and external engineering teams – Working with collaborators to assure that sufficient and accurate validation/testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance – Lead and track silicon validation progress and quality. – Support vendor and internal ATE and Product Engineering teams

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree and 10 years of experience
• Experience in crafting and analysis of silicon validation plans

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to use standard ASIC Design and validation tools
• Understanding of modern design validation techniques in mixed signal environments
• Multi-disciplinary understand of EE, CE, and Physics principles
• Ability to work closely with others in a very multi-functional team environment
• Ability to drive, influence and lead technical engagements
• Ability to detail and present your results across collaborators
• Ability to define silicon validation methodologies
• Ability to build and lead silicon validation teams
• MSEE or PhD

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 $200,400 and $358,200, 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.