SoC Design Verification Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Austin is seeking a senior Design Verification Engineer to lead verification for cellular System-on-Chips.

You will craft reusable UVM test benches, build coverage-driven plans, and collaborate with multiple teams to ensure high-quality tape-out readiness across advanced cellular SoCs. Ideal candidates have 10+ years in verification, strong OO programming skills (Python/C++/Java/SystemVerilog), and hands-on experience with UVM-based environments and IP-level verification.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a technical field with 10+ years of experience
• Proficiency in object-oriented programming (Python, C++, Java, SystemVerilog)

Responsibilities

• Understand High-Efficiency SoC Architecture and peripherals (SPI, I2C, UART, DMA, DDR, PCIe, USB).
• Build coverage-driven verification plans from specifications.
• Create IP-level modules and sub-system verification TBs, sequences, and test infrastructure.
• Architect UVM-based test benches with multi-instance VIPs and SoC-level integration.
• Collaborate with DV methodology architects to improve verification flow.

Skills

Object-oriented programming

Python

C++

Java

Education

MS in EE/CS

Tools

UVM

SystemVerilog

Job description

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? This position gives you the opportunity to be a part of one of the most innovative and key projects that Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group has embarked upon to date.As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to take the lead and contribute to verifying a set of sophisticated SoCs that are driving Apple’s flagship Cellular 5G platform. As a member of this team you will integrate multiple sophisticated IP-level DV environments, craft highly reusable UVM TB, implement effective coverage-driven and advised test infrastructure, deploy new tools, develop and deploy AIML methodology, and implement ideas to improve the quality of tape-out readiness of all our chips.By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you can push the industry boundaries of what complex SoCs can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world! You will be able to learn all aspects of a large-scale SoC, different types of SoC architecture, many high-speed layered protocols, the industry’s standard methodologies on low-power architecture, outstanding DV methodology, verification on accelerated platforms, knowledge of cellular protocol, FW-HW interactions, complexities of multi-chip SoC debug architecture, etc.

Description

As a Design Verification Engineer on our team, you'll be at the center of the verification effort within our silicon design group responsible for crafting and productizing innovative Cellular SoCs! This position requires someone comfortable with all areas of SoC design verification engineering. We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic multi-functional organization, is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift within constantly evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand and apply details of High-Efficiency SoC Architecture, standard SoC peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, Timer, high BW DMAs, memory management schemes, low power spec, multi-processor systems, DDR, PCIe, DDR, Memory Controller Sub Systems, USB, PLL, power up, Secured Boot schemes.
• Build coverage-driven verification plans from specifications, and review and refine them to achieve coverage targets.
• Create IP level module and sub-system verification plan, TB, portable test benches, sequences, and test infrastructure.
• Architect UVM-based highly reusable test benches and integrate sophisticated multi-instance VIPs, sub-system test benches, and test suites to SoC level, achieve targeted coverage, and work with design, architecture, SW, FW, and external IP delivery teams to efficiently integrate and verify overall SOC design.
• Work closely with DV methodology architects to improve verification flow.

Minimum Qualifications

• B.S and 10+ years of experience required
• Demonstrated knowledge of object-oriented programming principles and experience in any OOP-based language (e.g., Python, C++, Java, or SystemVerilog).

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE, MSCS or beyond is preferred.
• Coursework in Computer Architecture, Networking Protocol.
• Hands-on experience developing UVM-based testbenches in SystemVerilog, demonstrating applied understanding of object-oriented programming.
• Experience in Digital Design.
• Experience in Developing Reference Model of DUT and Verification using HVL.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and the desire to seek diverse challenges.

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