This role is for a design verification engineer at Apple, focusing on producing fully functional first silicon for IP designs. The engineer will work within a diverse team to develop verification methodologies and ensure bug-free silicon for parts of the SoC/IP. The position involves all phases of pre-silicon verification, including test-plan development and verification environment creation. The engineer will also be responsible for tracking and reporting progress using various metrics.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical subject area.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of SystemVerilog and UVM.
• Proven experience with verification methodologies and tools such as simulators and waveform viewers.
• Deep experience with serial protocols such as PCIe or USB and parallel protocols such as DDR.
• Basic knowledge of formal verification methodology.
• Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

• Establish DV methodology and develop test plans.
• Create and develop 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.
• Execute verification plans and debug test failures.
• Track and report DV progress using various metrics, including bugs and coverage.

• 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.