CPU DFT Verification Engineer

Job Description

Apple is seeking a DFT Verification Engineer to join their processor verification team, focusing on DFT verification.

Requirements

• BS in Computer architecture
• Digital design knowledge including using Verilog for digital design
• Knowledge of DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, MBIST and scan
• Proficiency in programming and scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL
• Experience or academic knowledge in design verification methodology
• Understanding of verification testplans, Verilog/System-Verilog testbenches, transactors and checkers
• Good understanding of CPU architecture

Responsibilities

• Work closely with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the DFT logic
• Execute test plans for DFT logic
• Develop testbenches and tests according to test plans
• Debug simulation failures
• Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases in the plans are covered
• Develop Verilog checkers or assertions to verify the design
• Work with the silicon bringup team on developing tests that help the silicon bring up effort