Formal Validation Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 174,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a hardware formal verification engineer to verify blocks and SOC IPs using model checking and HDL-based test benches. You will develop verification plans, prove properties, and collaborate with design teams to improve micro-architectures.

The role involves crafting reusable verification models and methodologies to boost efficiency, with a base pay range reflecting location and experience. Relocation and benefits may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field.
• Experience with digital hardware design principles.
• Experience and/or education with model checking-based verification of hardware or protocols.
• Ability to communicate formal verification plans and results with validation and design partners.
• Analysis of computer architecture and SoCs.
• HDL knowledge including Verilog or VHDL; ability to develop formal test benches.
• Scripting languages including Python, Perl, or TCL in hardware CAD contexts.

Responsibilities

• Work on complete formal verification for CPU, Cellular and IP blocks and SOC components.
• Develop formal verification test plans and microarchitecture specifications.
• Prove properties, find design bugs, and collaborate with design teams to improve architectures.
• Create reusable and optimized formal models and verification code bases.
• Architect correct-by-construction design methodologies to improve verification efficiency and productivity.

Skills

Digital hardware design

Model checking

Verilog/VHDL

Python/Perl/TCL scripting

Communication of verification plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

Python

Perl

TCL

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 on the complete formal verification for single or multiple design blocks and IP's (CPU, Cellular and Connectivity IP, Audio and Image Processing IP, Neural Networks IP, Memory/OMA Controller, Security IP, Peripheral IP, Interconnects, Power management subsystems, etc.). Work with Apple Silicon's world-class SOC and IP design engineers to develop a formal microarchitecture specification Develop comprehensive formal verification test plan. Prove properties of the design, find design bugs, and work closely with design teams to help improve the micro-architecture. Craft novel and creative solutions for verifying complex design micro-architectures. Develop and implement re-usable and optimized formal models and verification code base. Responsible for architecting correct-by-construction design methodologies for improved formal verification efficiency and productivity. 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 $174,149 - $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 Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience and/or education must include:
• Working with digital hardware design principles.
• Utilizing model checking-based approaches to verify systems, such as hardware or protocols.
• Communicating formal verification plans and results to dynamic validation and design partners.
• Analyzing computer architecture and SoCs.
• Hardware description language including Verilog, or VHDL, and use of such to develop formal test benches.
• Utilizing scripting languages including Python, Perl, or TCL in a hardware engineering and CAD context.

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

This position is not subject to the application limits.

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