Silicon Validation Engineer
Core
Bench-level validation, bring-up, and characterization of DDR memory interfaces within Apple's SoCs.
Role type
Senior IC silicon validation engineer (DDR memory)
Builds
Advanced mobile SoCs with DDR memory interfaces
Domain
Semiconductor / Mobile SoC design
Required skills
DDR memory validation, bench-level electrical testing, signal integrity (SI) measurement, power integrity (PI) measurement, complex silicon debugging, test automation scripting, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Python/Perl/MATLAB scripting, experience with oscilloscopes/logic analyzers/BERTs, SoC architecture knowledge
Technologies
FPGA, JTAG, SPI, Python, Perl, MATLAB, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, BERTs
Responsibilities
Develop and execute benchtop electrical tests for DDR interfaces; automate test execution and data reporting; debug complex silicon issues and provide design feedback; conduct in-system PI and SI measurements; collaborate with Design, System HW, and Software teams; support ATE and Product Engineering for production ramp-up.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
