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SoC Hard IP Characterization Product Engineer

Austin, United States of America💼 Full-time🗓 2026-06-30 → 2026-09-28

Core

Develop system-level test programs for debug, characterization, qualification, and production of System-on-Chip (SoC) devices, specifically focusing on High Speed IO PHYs, PLLs, Sensors, and Custom HardIPs.

Role type

SoC Hard IP Characterization Product Engineer

Builds

Next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor SoCs for Apple products and services

Domain

Semiconductor / Silicon Technologies

Required skills

Statistical data analysis, ATE-Bench correlation, Failure analysis, Yield analysis, Cross-functional collaboration, Test plan definition

Preferred skills

High-Speed IO PHYs characterization, Mixed-signal IP knowledge, ATE production testing, Design for Test (DFT) concepts, Scripting (Python, PERL)

Technologies

SERDES, PLLs, Sensors, ATE-Bench, Python, PERL

Responsibilities

Characterize parametric performance of High Speed IO PHYs, PLLs, Sensors and other Custom HardIPs; Define characterization plans and sign off on silicon characterization activities; Work with DFT and design teams to evaluate IP testability; Perform failure analysis to root-cause issues; Support productization of next generation SoCs; Complete yield and correlation analysis for test insertions.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC

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