SoC Design Verification Engineer

Apple; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 147,400 - 272,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A leading technology company in Austin, Texas, is looking for a Design Verification Engineer to join their Silicon Engineering Group. In this role, you will be involved in verifying advanced SOCs for 5G platforms and crafting innovative test infrastructure. Ideal candidates will have a BS and three years of industry experience, expertise in Object Oriented Programming, and a solid understanding of digital design. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $147,400 to $272,100 based on experience and qualifications, along with comprehensive benefits including stock options and education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in SOC design.
• Must have experience in developing reference models and verification using HVL.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand High-Efficiency SOC Architecture and peripherals.
• Build coverage-driven verification plans to achieve targets.
• Create and architect UVM-based reusable test benches.

Skills

Object Oriented Programming

Digital Design

SystemVerilog

Python

Education

BS degree

MSEE or MSCS

Job description

Summary

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? This position allows you 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. 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 SOC chips 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, and complexities of multi-chip SOC debug architecture.

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. Someone who thrives in a dynamic multi-functional organization, someone who is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift inconstantly evolving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Understand 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

• BS and 3 + years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in Object Oriented Programming.
• Experience in Digital Design.
• Experience in Developing Reference Model of DUT and Verification using HVL.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE, MSCS or beyond is preferred.
• Experience in Computer Architecture, SOC, Networking Protocols.
• Programming experience in SystemVerilog, Python, OOP
• An extraordinary teammate with excellent communication and problem-solving skills and the desire to seek diverse challenges.

Pay & Benefits

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.