Verification Platform Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Verification Platform Engineer in Platform Architecture to advance pre-silicon validation. You will help build high-performance verification systems and accelerate DV workflows through testbench design and platform R&D.

The role requires deep SystemVerilog expertise, EDA tooling, and strong software skills (C++, Python). You will partner across silicon, design verification, and EDA teams, with occasional travel to collaborate with development groups.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 10+ years in design verification or related field.
• Strong SystemVerilog and EDA tooling experience.

Responsibilities

• Own engagements with silicon teams to evaluate and maintain high-performance RTL simulation tooling.
• Modify testbench and RTL design for tool compatibility and efficiency.
• Use EDA tools to diagnose issues and explore design alternatives.
• Design and integrate infrastructure improvements for faster simulation turnaround.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams; occasional travel to US sites.

Skills

SystemVerilog

EDA tooling

C++

Python

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

RTL simulation tools

LEC

DPI-C

wave dumps

design libraries

Job description

Verification Platform Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple’s Platform Architecture group develops the next generation of Apple hardware and the tools to make it possible. Our team builds high-performance verification systems that accelerate the development of Apple silicon. We aim to push the boundaries of pre-silicon validation with simulation solutions that apply and extend principles from hardware emulation.

Description

This role bridges Apple's next-generation platform technology with DV methodology and tooling. We are seeking an engineer with background in Design Verification who is interested in cutting-edge verification techniques and comfortable rapidly prototyping solutions. In this role, you will enable transformational improvements to simulation throughput for DV workflows through testbench design, infrastructure improvements, and platform R&D.

Responsibilities

• Own engagements with silicon engineering groups to evaluate, integrate, and maintain high performance RTL simulation tooling.
• Modify testbench and design RTL for tool compatibility and simulation efficiency.
• Use internal and external EDA tools (e.g., RTL simulation tools, Logic Equivalence Checking [LEC], wave dumps, design libraries) to diagnose issues and explore design alternatives.
• Design and integrate infrastructure improvements for faster simulation turnaround after RTL changes.
• Partner closely (or embed) with internal teams for focused, high-impact engagements.
• Occasionally travel (approximately once a year) to collaborate with development groups within the US.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• Experience with SystemVerilog and EDA tooling.
• Experience with software development (e.g., using C++) and scripting (e.g., Perl or Python).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another hardware-related field.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Deep hands-on experience in Design Verification methodologies (UVM, DPI-C, testbench architecture).
• Experience applying LEC, linting / static analysis tools, waveform debugging, and simulation / emulation flows.
• Strong understanding of SystemVerilog simulation semantics (events, time, glitches); intuitive grasp for hardware representation (clocks, resets, latches).
• Strong communication skills, with a proven history of cross-functional collaboration across silicon engineering, design verification, and EDA development teams and organizational boundaries.
• Experience with software optimization, high-performance computing (HPC), co-simulation architectures, or hardware acceleration / emulation.
• Development of agentic pipelines, graphs, skills, or similar work enabling AI productivity for other engineers.

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