This role is for a design verification engineer at Apple, focusing on pre-silicon verification for IP designs. The engineer will work on developing verification methodologies and environments to ensure bug-free first silicon for SoC/IP. The position offers the opportunity to craft products that will delight millions of customers. The team values innovative problem-solving and encourages the use of advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and quality.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical subject area.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Experience in developing scalable and portable test-benches.
• Proven experience with verification methodologies and tools such as simulators and coverage collection.
• Some working experience using LLMs for efficiency and quality.
• Experience with power-aware verification methodologies such as UPF is a plus.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Some experience with serial protocols such as PCIe or USB is a plus.
• Knowledge of formal verification methodology and emulation for verification technologies is a plus.

• Establish DV methodology and develop test plans.
• Create verification environments including stimulus and checkers.
• Write tests, debug issues, and ensure coverage and sign-off for RTL freeze and tape-out.
• Develop detailed test and coverage plans based on micro-architecture.
• Implement verification plans and enable regression for all features.
• Develop block, IP, and SoC level test-benches.
• Track and report DV progress using various metrics.
• Utilize LLM and related technologies to improve execution and quality.

• 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.