CPU DFT Verification Engineer

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,400 - 277,600; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara, California, is seeking a processor verification-focused engineer to join the DFT verification team. You will verify DFT logic, develop testbenches, and debug issues that impact products reaching millions of customers.

The role collaborates with architecture, RTL, and DFT teams to deliver robust verification, coverage analysis, and test plan execution. A BS with 3+ years in the field is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in DFT design, DFT verification, or processor verification.
• Experience with digital logic design, test/debug feature, or DFT architecture.
• Experience with DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, IEEE1500, or MBIST and scan.
• Scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the DFT logic.
• Execute test plans for DFT logic.
• Develop testbenches and tests according to test plans.
• Debug simulation failures.
• Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases in the plans are covered.
• Develop Verilog checkers or assertions to verify the design.
• Work with the silicon bringup team on developing tests that help the silicon bring up effort.

Skills

DFT design

DFT verification

processor verification

Python scripting

Perl scripting

TCL scripting

JTAG

IEEE1500

MBIST

Verilog

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Verilog

Simulators

Waveform debugging tools

Job description

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product!We are looking for a strong candidate to join our processor verification team focusing on DFT verification. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort collaborating with all subject areas, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

• Work closely with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the DFT logic.
• Execute test plans for DFT logic.
• Develop testbenches and tests according to test plans.
• Debug simulation failures.
• Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases in the plans are covered.
• Develop Verilog checkers or assertions to verify the design.
• Work with the silicon bringup team on developing tests that help the silicon bring up effort.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in DFT design, DFT verification, or processor verification
• Experience with digital logic design, test/debug feature, or DFT architecture
• Experience with DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, IEEE1500, or MBIST and scan
• Experience in scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of CPU architecture
• Experience in developing design verification test plans, test benches, and test vectors generation
• Experience with lab debug of CPUs/ASIC using built-in DFT and debug features is a plus
• In-depth knowledge in design verification environments like random constraint verification
• Knowledge of Verilog and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
• Should be an extraordinary teammate with excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex design issues during verification effort
• Be able to create and follow detailed work schedule and work independently on the verification efforts for a block/area of the design

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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

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