Debug Tools SoC Design Engineer

Debug Tools SoC Design Engineer Cupertino, California, United States Hardware Summary Posted:

May 05, 2026

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200661636-0836 Apple's SoC (system-on-chip) Silicon Validation Team is looking for an engineer with a background in silicon architecture and design to maintain and enhance our rapidly evolving silicon debug tooling. You will utilize your knowledge and skills to ensure our debug community have the best tools to validate Apple silicon. Description You will be building silicon debug tools, focusing on automated extraction of design features, data collation, visualization and analysis, to help in rapid targeted debug and triage. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience with SOC architecture and micro-architecture Experience driving silicon tool development Experience leveraging AI in daily workflows Strong problem solving and cross-functional skills Willingness to collaborate with globally positioned teams C, Python, SystemVerilog Experience with DFX Experience with databases 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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.