Design Verification Engineer

APPLE INC has the following available in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Review SoC/IP/Subsystem specifications for system-on-chip(S0C), IP blocks, and subsystems to understand design requirements and expected functionality. Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and coverage plans to ensure complete verification of hardware components. Write and execute simulation-based verification tests using hardware description and verification languages such as System Verilog. Collaborate closely with design and micro-architecture teams to clarify functionality, review new features, and align on test coverage goals. Debug simulation failures by analyzing waveforms, error logs, and internal signals to identify the root cause and assist in resolution. Track verification progress using internal project management tools, ensure all milestones are met, and test coverage metrics are updated regularly. Participate in recurring meetings and technical reviews to communicate progress, discuss challenges, and aligning tasks with team priorities Document test methodologies, debugging procedures, and verifying results to contribute to team knowledge and supporting ongoing development. 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 $155,896 - $225,300/yr and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or related field and 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.

3 years of experience in the following skills are required:

Utilizing System Verilog for constrained random verification and functional coverage.
Utilizing UVM to develop verification environments and implement directed and random test cases.
Utilizing C and C++ to develop Verification IP including reference models and checkers.
Utilizing Python and Perl for creating automation tools, constraint generation, and regression analysis.
Utilizing EDA tools for testbench simulations, debugging, and coverage closure.
Utilizing High-speed interface protocols for verifying high bandwidth, low power data communication systems.

Education and/or experience must include:

Utilizing Digital Design for understanding ASIC design flows and verification.
Utilizing Computer Architecture for exploration of memory subsystem and architecture trade-off analysis.

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