Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation

A technology company that creates innovative products, services, and customer experiences.
$120,000 - $180,000
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Hardware

Description For Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation

At Apple, innovation is at the core of everything we do. We're seeking a Silicon Validation Software Engineer to join our Hardware team, focusing on video encoder and compression validation. This role is crucial in ensuring the quality and functionality of video compression sub-systems in Apple silicon.

As a member of our silicon validation team, you'll work alongside expert C programmers to perform comprehensive system-level validation of video compression subsystems. Your work will directly impact millions of customers by ensuring high-quality functional products reach them quickly. You'll be involved in everything from architecture review to hands-on debugging on various platforms including simulators, emulation, FPGA, and silicon.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in silicon validation, video compression standards, and embedded systems programming. You'll need to demonstrate proficiency in C/C++ programming and have a solid understanding of hardware-software interaction. This role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking Apple products while collaborating with world-class engineers and architects.

We're looking for someone who shares our passion for innovation and commitment to excellence. You'll be part of a team that has reinvented entire industries, working in an environment where new ideas quickly transform into extraordinary products. At Apple, we're not just creating products; we're committed to leaving the world better than we found it.

Join us in this challenging and rewarding role where you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on Apple's next generation of hardware products. Your expertise in video compression and validation will be crucial in maintaining Apple's high standards of quality and performance.

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Responsibilities For Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation

  • Work with designers and architects to understand hardware video compression blocks operation
  • Participate in architecture and design specification review
  • Investigate use cases, system-level operation, and performance requirements
  • Develop low-level software to validate functionality, conformance, and performance
  • Participate in hardware video compression blocks validation
  • Work with validation team to incorporate tests into system-level tests
  • Bring-up and debug devices on new hardware platforms

Requirements For Silicon Validation Software Engineer: Video Encoder/Compression Validation

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering
  • Knowledge of video standards (H.264/AVC, HEVC, AV1)
  • Solid programming skills in C/C++
  • Experience with embedded systems programming
  • Device driver experience (preferred)

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