CPU Verification ML Tool Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple stock programs

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA seeks a CPU verification ML tool engineer to own ML-based verification tools and flows for a high-performance, lower-power processor design.

You will work closely with verification engineers and RTL designers to define effective ML-based verification and to drive tool development for CPU verification. Responsibilities include developing, verifying, and maintaining efficient testbench environments and testing the ML-based tools with real design blocks.

Qualifications

• Experience with programming in C, C++, and Python.
• Computer Architecture coursework or practical experience.
• Proficiency in Verilog or SystemVerilog is a plus.
• Machine Learning experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with verification engineers and RTL designers to define ML-based verification for a high-performance CPU.
• Develop and maintain ML-based verification tools and workflows.
• Create efficient testbench environments for CPU verification.
• Test ML-based tools and flows on selected blocks from the real design.

Skills

C

C++

Python

Tools

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Job description

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort interfacing with many disciplines, with a critical impact on getting high quality products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

As a CPU verification ML tool engineer owning the ML based verification tools, and flow of a high performance lower power processor design, you will have the responsibilities as follows: Work closely with verification engineers and RTL designers on defining effective ML based verification for low power complex processor design. Drive and develop the ML based tools and flows for CPU verification. Developing, verifying, and maintaining efficient testbench environments Test the ML based tools and flows with selected blocks from the real design

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with Programming/scripting in one or more of the following languages: C, C++, Python
• Computer Architecture coursework or experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Programming skills with Verilog or SystemVerilog
• Machine Learning experience
• Excellent communication skills and able to work independently.

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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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.

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.

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