Design Verification Engineer

Apple Inc.; Waltham (MA); Hybrid; USD 116,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Stock Purchase Plan

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Waltham, MA, seeks a Design Verification Engineer to verify functionality and performance of Apple’s premier SOCs. You will own test plans, coverage, and regression triage while collaborating with design, architecture and software teams.

The role emphasizes understanding design goals, developing verification strategies, and contributing to next-generation verification methodologies.”

Qualifications

• Minimum of BS + 0 years relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify functionality and performance of Apple’s SOCs and IPs.
• Review design and architecture specifications with design & micro-architecture teams.
• Develop test plans, test benches, and coverage plans.
• Define verification methodology and test benches for next-gen designs.
• Communicate and collaborate with design, architecture, and software teams on use cases and corner conditions.
• Run and triage regressions, track bugs, and analyze coverage to drive top results.

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Python

Perl

C/C++

Assembly

Digital design

Computer architecture

Education

BS

Job description

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Hardware

Does making the next great technology product excite you? Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, our new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We bring passion and dedication to our job and when you are a part of that team there's no telling what you could accomplish. Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple’s premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology and we'd love to have you join us

Description

As part of a very dedicated team you will be at the heart of the chip design effort collaborating with all teams (vertical product model). You own ensuring the quality of the SOC or an IP or subsystem. This requires you to review design and architecture specifications and work closely with design & micro-architecture teams. A key component to the job is understanding the functional & performance goals of the design and you use this knowledge to test effectively. You develop test plans, tests & coverage plans as well as define our next generation verification methodology & testbenches. You will actively communicate and collaborate with design, architecture and software to understand the use cases and corner conditions and drive test cases. We also require additional responsibilities such as running and triaging regressions, tracking bugs, and analyzing coverage to achieve top results.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of BS + 0 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of computer architecture and digital design fundamentals
• Knowledge of Verilog or SystemVerilog, digital simulation and debug
• Experience with Python, Perl, or similar scripting language
• Ability to work independently to deliver the project goals
• Experience with C/C++, assembly is a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the dream to take on diverse challenges

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 $116,400 and $175,200, 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

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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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