CPU Logic Equivalence Check (LEC) Engineer

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical & dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara, CA invites an experienced CPU Logic Equivalence Check (LEC) Engineer to own the sign-off of Apple’s high‑performance CPU projects. You will develop and maintain verification flows and ensure rigorous functional verification across blocks and top levels.

The role requires a BS degree and 10+ years in RTL‑to‑gate formal verification with Conformal or Formality, plus expertise in TCL, Python, or Perl. Relocation may be available.

Qualifications

• BS degree with 10+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with RTL-to-gate formal verification tools (Conformal or Formality).
• Proficiency in TCL, Python, or Perl.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the existing logical equivalence check flow.
• Run and sign off block and top-level equivalence checks, plus low-power and gate checks.
• Support design/CAD teams with verification runs and debugging.
• Collaborate with RTL/PD/DFT teams for custom verification solutions.
• Create scripts to automate verification runs and track results; partner with tool vendors.

Skills

TCL

Python

Perl

Education

BS degree

Tools

Conformal

Formality

Job description

CPU Logic Equivalence Check (LEC) Engineer

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, hard-working 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. Join us to help deliver groundbreaking Apple products! Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is looking for a hardworking engineer for CPU gate level verification team. In this role, the candidate would be part of Apple’s industry-leading CPU design team, working in a multi-functional role to design verification flows and ensure that our CPUs meet the highest standards for functional verification.

Description

You will own the logic equivalence check and sign-off of Apple’s high-performance CPU projects.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing and improving existing flow for logical equivalent check
• Running and signing off block and top level logic equivalence checks, structural gate checks, and low power checks
• Supporting the design team in block level verification runs and debug
• Working closely with design/CAD teams on the methodology for verification of new features
• Creating scripts to automate verification runs and track the results of our various verification checksWorking with the CAD team to further develop and enhance our verification flows
• Collaborate with tool vendors on new tool features and issues

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with at least one of the following RTL‑to‑gate formal verification tools (LEC): Conformal or Formality
• Experience with at least one of the following programming languages: TCL, Python, or Perl

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should possess CPU implementation and verification experience
• Knowledge of RTL‑to‑gate formal verification tools (LEC) and debug techniques, Conformal ECO, and low power structural verification tools (VCLP)
• Working knowledge of synthesis tools and flows and Perl and TCL scripting
• Ability to collaborate with cross‑functional RTL/PD/DFT teams to come up with custom solutions

Compensation & Benefits

Base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees 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.

Benefits include 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.

This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

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