SoC System Level Test Product Development Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$141,800–$258,600 / yr
Posted
52 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · SoC System Level Test Product Development Engineer

As a System Level Test Product Development Engineer at Apple, you will join the SLT-PDE team responsible for designing and deploying advanced test solutions that ensure the quality and performance of next-generation SoCs. Your daily tasks include developing system-level test programs from NPI to high-volume manufacturing (HVM), collaborating with hardware, firmware, software, and factory operations teams, and leveraging AI/ML automation to transform vast amounts of data into actionable insights. You will need strong skills in Python and C++ or C#, along with a deep understanding of SoC fundamentals such as CPU/GPU pipelines and memory hierarchy. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies that influence global silicon quality, operate at the forefront of AI in semiconductor testing, and grow your expertise across hardware, software, and manufacturing domains.

What you'll do

  • Develop System Level Test (SLT) programs for Apple SOCs from NPI to HVM.
  • Lead deployment of SLT methodologies at OSATs in collaboration with GSM teams.
  • Use Python and C++/C# skills to write production-quality test automation code.
  • Debug new silicon during bring-up, addressing issues across hardware and firmware.
  • Work on AI-native debug platforms that convert factory data into actionable insights.

What we're looking for

  • Strong software development skills in Python, C++, or C#
  • Experience with SoC fundamentals including CPU/GPU pipelines and memory hierarchy
  • Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and board-level debugging
  • Ability to lead deployment of system-level test methodologies at OSATs
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills across hardware/software boundaries

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