In this role as a CPU Verification Engineer at Apple, you will play a crucial part in the chip design process, collaborating with various disciplines to ensure the functionality of CPU designs. Your work will directly impact the delivery of innovative products to millions of customers. The position requires a strong background in digital logic design and verification techniques, as well as excellent communication skills. You will be responsible for developing test plans and environments to validate the design effectively.

• Minimum BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in digital logic design, chip architecture, and microarchitecture
• Experience with the development of test plans/testbenches and C-based transactors
• Proficiency in writing and debugging assembly-based tests
• Experience with C/C++ programming and Verilog
• Knowledge of advanced verification techniques such as formal and assertions
• Understanding of the silicon bring-up process
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently

• Work closely with architecture and RTL designers to verify the functionality correctness of the design
• Develop and lead test plans and test environments
• Develop complex tests in assembly, C, or vectors according to test plans
• Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases are covered
• Develop checkers or C-based transactors to verify the design

• 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.