Hardware Engineering is looking for a system validation engineer to develop, implement and execute validation plans for datacenter systems designed for large scale deployment and integrated use. This is a highly collaborative position, working cross-functionally with multiple teams to validate hardware, ensure requirements are met and issues have been captured early in the development life cycle. As a key member of our validation team, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to be responsible for validating, reviewing, and debugging the customized platforms for Apple's future application environments. Come join us!

Description

As a System Validation Engineer, your primary responsibility is to ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of system hardware, components, CPUs and associated subsystems. You will specialize in system validation of modern CPU architecture based technologies for large scale deployments.

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This role will involve working closely with cross-functional design team to enable and drive validation of systems.

Your expertise in system- level debug and root cause analysis contributes to the reliability and scalability of the system in large scale deployments.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience using stress tools and benchmarks to evaluate system behavior and identify patterns and test cases that rapidly expose design flaws

Experience with hardware bring up, debug and trouble-shooting

Ability to identify, design, and develop tools that can expand test coverage

Experience developing and optimizing test framework and tools to create a controlled validation environment to support large scale validation

Experience interfacing with cross functional teams to successfully deliver results

Ability to think creatively, problem-solve & innovate

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience

Ability to review architecture and system documents and identify validation test cases and test plans

Experience with system and rack validation, including functional, power, performance, and stress testing and evaluating critical data and results

Ability to work independently and with a team on preparing, implementing, automating, and maintaining validation test plans and procedures

Experience with test automation and large scale testing

Outstanding communication and collaboration skills

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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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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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