As a CPU Verification Engineer at Apple, you will play a crucial role in the chip design process, collaborating with various disciplines to ensure the functionality of CPU designs. This position requires a deep understanding of digital logic design and chip architecture, as well as the ability to develop and lead comprehensive test plans. You will work on verifying the correctness of designs and developing complex tests in assembly and C. Your contributions will directly impact the delivery of innovative products to millions of customers.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 10 years of industry experience
• Knowledge of digital logic design, chip architecture, and microarchitecture
• Experience in developing test plans, test benches, and C-based transactors
• Proficiency in C/C++ programming and Verilog
• Familiarity with advanced verification techniques such as formal and assertions
• Understanding of the silicon bring-up process
• Excellent communication skills and the 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
• Create complex tests in assembly, C, or vectors according to test plans
• Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases are covered
• Create 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.