Design Verification

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California seeks a Senior Hardware Verification Engineer to verify complex chip designs and develop comprehensive test plans using SystemVerilog/UVM.

You will implement test benches in Verilog, create automated tests with Python, and collaborate across DV, design, and software teams to ensure robust silicon in a fast-paced environment. This role also offers base pay within the stated range with potential bonuses and relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS or related field.
• Experience with Verilog testbenches and SystemVerilog/UVM.
• Proficiency in Python scripting for automation.
• Knowledge of ASIC/VLSI principles and timing/power considerations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design and architecture to develop verification plans and features.
• Create, run and triage regressions of block, subsystem or chip-level simulations.
• Implement tests in SystemVerilog, Verilog, UVM and C per the test plan.
• Analyze coverage and update tests/constraints to close gaps.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

UVM

Python

C/C++

Digital Logic

ASIC/VLSI

Testbenches

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Work closely with design and architecture teams to understand the functional and performance goals of a design and detailed design features to develop effective verification plans. Collaborate with all relevant teams, including design, DV, architecture, validation and software. Work closely with the team, review specifications, develop verification plan, test benches, tests and coverage plans, and execute plans to verify hardware design. Define next generation verification methodology. Implement test benches using System Verilog and UVM. Implement tests in System Verilog, UVM and C per the test plan. Implement assertions in System Verilog Assertion language. Automate verification flows using Python, Perl or other scripting languages. Run simulations on CAD (computer-aided design) software. Create, run and triage regressions of block level, subsystem level or chip level simulations. Track bugs and file bug reports for simulation failures and track them until fix and closure. Analyze coverage and update tests and constraints to close gaps and achieve top results. 40 hours/week. 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 - $225,300/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.PAY & BENEFITS: 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Use object-oriented programming principles to design and implement a specified functionality.
• Leverage data structures, types, and algorithms to develop efficient and scalable code.
• Utilize computer architecture, VLSI, and logic design to understand and analyze hardware behavior.
• Use Verilog to implement testbenches and test cases to verify hardware behavior.
• Use Python to create and maintain custom scripts and internal tools for automation and reporting.
• Use C/C++ to understand, develop, and maintain system firmware code.
• Use Digital Logic Design, interconnect network, cache, and memory architecture to be able to understand internal/external design documentations and RTL code to develop exhaustive test plans.
• Develop ASIC (Application Specific Integrated Circuits) and using knowledge of Integrated Circuits to understand low level details on logic design including timing, power, and area.
• Use digital design simulator to run and debug RTL and power aware simulation.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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