Debug Tools Engineer

Summary

Posted: Jan 24, 2025

Role Number:200587891

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Description

As part of the Silicon Validation team you will focus on development/co-development of Silicon Debug Tools for Apple's Mobile SOCs. The expectation is that interface with teams including software, architecture, design, verification, emulation, silicon validation to develop software solutions to improve debug flow and process. In addition, you will be involved with Silicon bring-up, testing and debug.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Pre-Silicon and Emulation verification/validation
• Conversant with Verilog and SystemVerilog
• Knowledgeable in hardware architectures - SOCs, CPU, GPU, fabrics
• Silicon Validation Testing and Debug experience Experience/Expertise
• Scripting in the development of hardware debug tools and flows
• Strong scripting skills in one of the major languages: eg. Perl, python, Tcl, bash
• Strong working knowledge of hardware debug technologies (eg JTAG, on-chip debug structures)
• Experience interfacing software with hardware debug technologies (e.g. JTAG, on-chip debug structures).
• Conversant in scandump.
• Experienced with non-TAP debug ports.
• Knowledgeable in memdump/MBIST.
• Have effective communication skills.
• Proven creative, critical thinking and solving skills.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

More

• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.