The DFT Verification Engineer role at Apple involves working within a dynamic team focused on redefining hardware technology. This position requires a passion for innovation and problem-solving to craft upcoming products that will delight millions of customers. The engineer will collaborate with designers to verify DFT implementation and develop verification plans. The role emphasizes hands-on experience in verification methodologies and the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience in engineering.
• Proven experience in large processors and/or GPU/SOC designs.
• Hands-on experience in directed or random verification, coverage analysis, and assertions.
• Proficient in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or TCL.
• Strong Object-Oriented Programming skills.
• Solid understanding of Design Verification (DV) methodologies for verifying DFT implementation in pre-silicon.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Review architecture and design specifications.
• Extract design features and develop attributes and verification plans.
• Work with designers to verify DFT implementation and run various checks.
• Implement test benches and generate advised/constrained random tests.
• Debug failures, run gate level simulations, supervise bugs, and close coverage.
• Handle schedules and support multi-functional engineering efforts.
• Assist in verification flows, automation scripts, and regressions.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.