SoC Characterization Product Engineer
Oct 7, 2026 Austin, TX
About us
Working at Apple means doing more than you ever thought possible and having more impact than you ever imagined.
- Size: 10,000+ employees
- Industry: Technology
Do you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC).
Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that operates Apple's devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. We promote innovation and new technology. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and a multitude of groundbreaking Accessories. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. You should join us to help deliver the next amazing Apple product!
In this role, your responsibilities will involve Product Characterization on different setups and defining correlation between ATE and other logic boards. You will also focus on studying the impact of hardware on SOC performance.
If you are ready for a challenge, please apply!
Description
- Perform data analysis, characterization, and fault isolation to resolve root cause of the issues.
- Perform correlation between ATE and different hardware setups
- Partner with design, process and test engineers to identify and implement corrective actions on both new and mature products and technologies.
- Define and finalize production screening guard-band specifications based upon design intent and characterization result.
- Perform statistical data analysis on mass data set to setup test limits.
- Complete yield analyses and correlation analysis for all levels of test insertions.
- Support test time reduction related characterization activities.
- Coordinate test related activities and reviews with both internal and external groups
Preferred Qualifications
In depth knowledge of Semiconductor Manufacturing Process and proven understanding of Electronic Engineering Fundamentals and DFT concepts.
Experience in system level/mother board characterization and data collection.
Expertise in programming with Scripting languages (i.e., PERL, Python).
Knowledgeable with test equipment (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)
Board bring up, hardware design and PDN noise analysis experience is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with internal team members and external suppliers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree + 10 Years of Experience
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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.
Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that operates Apple's devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. We promote innovation and new technology. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and a multitude of groundbreaking Accessories. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. You should join us to help deliver the next amazing Apple product!
In this role, your responsibilities will involve Product Characterization on different setups and defining correlation between ATE and other logic boards. You will also focus on studying the impact of hardware on SOC performance.
If you are ready for a challenge, please apply!
Description
- Perform data analysis, characterization, and fault isolation to resolve root cause of the issues.
- Perform correlation between ATE and different hardware setups
- Partner with design, process and test engineers to identify and implement corrective actions on both new and mature products and technologies.
- Define and finalize production screening guard-band specifications based upon design intent and characterization result.
- Perform statistical data analysis on mass data set to setup test limits.
- Complete yield analyses and correlation analysis for all levels of test insertions.
- Support test time reduction related characterization activities.
- Coordinate test related activities and reviews with both internal and external groups
Preferred Qualifications
In depth knowledge of Semiconductor Manufacturing Process and proven understanding of Electronic Engineering Fundamentals and DFT concepts.
Experience in system level/mother board characterization and data collection.
Expertise in programming with Scripting languages (i.e., PERL, Python).
Knowledgeable with test equipment (i.e., oscilloscope, logic analyzer, etc.)
Board bring up, hardware design and PDN noise analysis experience is a plus.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work with internal team members and external suppliers
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree + 10 Years of Experience
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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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.
Additional Information
- Salary: $175,500 – $311,700
- Posted: Oct 7, 2026