Test Chip Engineering Program Manager

Role Number : 200628185-0836

Summary

Do you seek to contribute to innovative silicon technologies used in Apple products? Join Apple's Hardware Technologies organization and be at the forefront of developing the custom silicon that powers our groundbreaking products.

As a Test Chip Engineering Program Manager, you'll drive critical silicon development schedules and lead technical issue resolution for test chips that validate our next-generation custom digital and analog IPs. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with world-class engineering teams in a collaborative environment where your contributions directly impact the performance and capabilities of future Apple devices. If you're passionate about pioneering silicon technology and thrive in a fast-paced environment where excellence is expected, we want to hear from you.

Description

As a Test Chip Program Manager within the Hardware Technologies Engineering organization, you will drive end-to-end silicon schedules and resolve technical issues to enable on-time Test Chip silicon for custom analog and digital Hard IP development and validation. This is an individual contributor role, helping manage the development process for test chips that support Hard IPs used in our next-generation Apple products. The focus of this role is on the specification and design of the Test Chip and post-silicon validation of the IPs in the Test Chip before the target SOC tapeout. In this role, you will coordinate across multiple engineering functions to ensure timely execution of test chip development milestones. Strong technical background in custom analog and / or digital IP development will allow you to succeed in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline and 3+ years of relevant experience.

Proven SoC / VLSI Chip Design, ASIC Chip Design, Physical Design, Technology process development, or Analog / Digital IP design.

Experience with custom Analog or Digital IP development process, tools / flows and methodologies, and Test Chip life cycle.

Preferred Qualifications

1+ years in Technical Program or Project Management, or Functional Management experience.

Familiarity with Standard cell libraries and its schedule.

Great leadership and communication skills (Executive communication).

Experience working in a dynamic engineering environment, strong at multi-tasking and real-time crisis management.

Expertise owning and driving project development using well-defined metrics.

Driven, motivated and comfortable with fast paced schedule driven environment.

Programming language experience (Python, Perl).

Familiarity with project management tools (Confluence, JIRA).

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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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. ()

Note : 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant () .