Entry Level SOC Manager Jobs
New grad soc manager jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can carry more weight than a lengthy resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Telecommunications, with employers like Qualcomm, Apple, and TikTok hiring at this level now.
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SUMMARY
Do you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly sophisticated challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a semiconductor design effort collaborating with all subject areas, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.
DESCRIPTION
As a DFT engineer we are involved with the complete DFT solution for a design project, you will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of semiconductor design.
- Developing and implementing DFT architecture
- Implementing DFT infrastructure
- Working with the DV team to verify DFT implementations and implement ECOs
- Generating structural test vectors and analyzing and improving coverage
- Working with designers on STA, physical, power and logical issues
- Working with test engineers to bring up test vectors on silicon
- Running schedules and supporting multi-functional engineering efforts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS with a minimum of 0 years relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, MBIST and trade-offs between test quality and test time.
- Experience developing DFT specifications and driving DFT architecture and methods for designs.
- Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools.
- Knowledge of industry standards for DFT and design tools.
- Proven understanding of design verification (DV) methodologies for validating DFT implementation in simulation pre-silicon.
- Experience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500 related issues.
- Experience with STA constraints development and analysis for DFT modes and SDF simulations.
- Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data; and use scripting to support efficient handling of ATE data.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
Do you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly sophisticated challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a semiconductor design effort collaborating with all subject areas, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.
DESCRIPTION
As a DFT engineer we are involved with the complete DFT solution for a design project, you will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of semiconductor design.
- Developing and implementing DFT architecture
- Implementing DFT infrastructure
- Working with the DV team to verify DFT implementations and implement ECOs
- Generating structural test vectors and analyzing and improving coverage
- Working with designers on STA, physical, power and logical issues
- Working with test engineers to bring up test vectors on silicon
- Running schedules and supporting multi-functional engineering efforts
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- BS with a minimum of 0 years relevant industry experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge about industrial standards and practices in DFT, including ATPG, JTAG, MBIST and trade-offs between test quality and test time.
- Experience developing DFT specifications and driving DFT architecture and methods for designs.
- Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools.
- Knowledge of industry standards for DFT and design tools.
- Proven understanding of design verification (DV) methodologies for validating DFT implementation in simulation pre-silicon.
- Experience in debugging Compressed ATPG patterns, MBIST, and JTAG/1500 related issues.
- Experience with STA constraints development and analysis for DFT modes and SDF simulations.
- Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data; and use scripting to support efficient handling of ATE data.
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.
At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Entry Level SOC Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level soc manager job?
Start by building hands-on experience through internships, lab environments, or cybersecurity coursework that demonstrates your ability to monitor and respond to security events. Entry level employers at this stage look for familiarity with SIEM tools, incident response basics, and relevant certifications like CompTIA Security+ or CySA+. A focused resume that highlights practical projects and any team-based security work gives you a real edge over candidates with generic credentials.
Which companies hire entry level soc managers?
Companies hiring entry level soc managers right now include Qualcomm, Apple, and TikTok, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from managed security service providers, mid-size technology firms, financial institutions, and government contractors that run active security operations centers and hire junior talent to grow into the role.
Are there remote entry level soc manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site positions still make up a significant share of openings at this level. About 14% of entry level soc manager openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting employer preference for in-person mentorship during the early career stage. Hybrid arrangements are most common at larger organizations that want new team members to build relationships and learn workflows before working independently.
Are these new grad soc manager jobs?
Yes, many of these postings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no professional experience. A new grad-friendly soc manager posting typically accepts zero to two years of experience, counts internships or academic security projects toward that threshold, and values certifications or a portfolio of hands-on lab work. Recent graduates who can demonstrate applied security skills are strongly competitive for these openings.
Which industries hire the most entry level soc managers?
Entry Level soc manager roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Technology & Software, and Telecommunications, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate continuous security operations centers, face significant regulatory and compliance pressure, and need junior talent to staff monitoring functions and develop into senior security leadership over time.