SoC Failure Analysis Engineering Program Manager
Apple's Engineering Program Management (EPM) team is seeking a seasoned Senior Engineering Program Manager to join and drive the SoC Failure Analysis (FA) efforts.
In this role, you will be the driving force behind the operational excellence and program execution of FA across Apple's silicon lifecycle. You will own process definition, sample and logistics flow, cross-site coordination, and institutional knowledge capture - while actively partnering with technical leads on debug engagements to move issues from failure signature to resolution with speed and rigor. Serving as the critical link between high-level system failures and IP/circuit-level voltage and performance limitations, you will coordinate efforts across design, validation, and Apple FA labs, directly supporting the engineers building the chips at the core of future Apple products loved by millions of customers.
Description
Drive Technical Debug: Actively participate in bench-level functional debug on silicon validation boards and sockets, driving programs from failure signature through root-cause identification, and coordinate advanced EFA techniques (Sample Prep, EMMI, LVP, DLS, Nano-Probing, FIB) to isolate faults across analog, mixed-signal, and digital ICs.
Establish Processes and Workflows: Define, document, and continuously improve FA intake, triage, prioritization, escalation, and closure workflows across Austin and Cupertino labs, and lead initiatives that measurably reduce turnaround time and increase FA throughput.
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Orchestrate Cross-Functional Execution: Partner closely with Design, Product Engineering, DFT, Reliability, Validation, and Foundry teams to drive measurable improvements in performance and yield, aligned to product launch milestones, while serving as the connective tissue between Austin and Cupertino FA labs.
Institutionalize Learnings: Build and maintain the FA knowledge base - failure signature libraries, debug playbooks, and lessons-learned repositories - and facilitate structured retrospectives that drive a culture of continuous learning across silicon generations.
Own Logistics and Operational Reporting: Manage sample lifecycle logistics, EFA tool scheduling, and cross-site/vendor coordination, and define KPIs (TAT, throughput, tool utilization) to drive operational reviews, capacity planning, and capex prioritization with lab managers.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced Experience: 15+ years spanning technical and program management roles in design debug, product development, SoC functional verification, and advanced failure analysis.
Technical Depth: Hands-on or management-level familiarity with EMMI, LVP, DLS, Nano-Probing, and FIB for fault isolation, with exposure to SoC functional verification, characterization, sample prep, advanced wafer-level packaging, and PD/STA concepts sufficient to support post-silicon data discussions.
Operational Excellence: Track record of implementing knowledge management systems or engineering playbooks at scale, with measurable improvements in TAT, throughput, or yield through process redesign.
Minimum Qualifications
BS + 10 years of relevant experience.
Strong semiconductor industry background with a career progression from hands-on technical roles (Failure Analysis, Silicon Debug, Silicon Validation, or Product Engineering) into program/project management, with 10+ years of combined experience and demonstrated ownership of FA or debug programs.
Working familiarity with bench-level electrical verification and fault isolation, and the ability to coordinate across FA techniques for specific fault types (high leakage, open/short, high resistance, weak transistors) at a program-driver level.
Working knowledge of VLSI circuit design, manufacturing, packaging, and chip validation processes for 5nm technology and below.
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 $172,100 and $305,600, 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
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