Digital Hardware Engineer

The digital hardware design engineer will closely work with internal hardware and silicon teams to bring-up, characterize (performance/power) and validate new digital interfaces + protocols. The digital hardware designer will be designing, executing and debugging system-level test plans for new silicon implemented in next generation Apple products. You will work multi-functionally and with external vendors to discover root cause silicon design issues found during development prototype builds. You will also work with external chipset vendors to develop successful integration and verification plans. Position may require some international travel (10%).

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Solid understanding of SoC/PMU design and micro-architecture, with hands-on experience in silicon bring-up or post-silicon validation

Experience with high-speed memory systems and digital communication interfaces (e.g., PCIe, RFFE, SPMI, DDR, USB, SPI, I2C)

Familiarity with interpreting and navigating complex schematics and PCB layouts

Working knowledge of hardware/software co-debug methodologies on multi-processor embedded systems

Hands-on hardware debugging expertise, including the use of modern lab equipment (DSOs, logic analyzers, protocol analyzers), with prior experience in PCIe PHY validation being highly advantageous

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Proficiency in developing targeted tests to exercise specific aspects of silicon designs and digital interfaces

Good understanding of modern operating systems, firmware, and device drivers, with the ability to create basic software routines and test scripts (e.g., Lua, Python, C)

Experience with volume stress testing, reliability screening, or production-level validation of wireless or cellular modem chipsets

Strong communication skills coupled with a proactive attitude for effectively presenting technical findings and driving hardware issues to closure in a cross-functional team environment