This role is for a design verification engineer at Apple, focusing on producing fully functional first silicon for IP designs. The engineer will work on pre-silicon verification, developing methodologies, test plans, and verification environments. The position requires a strong understanding of verification tools and methodologies to ensure bug-free silicon. The engineer will also utilize LLM technologies to enhance efficiency and quality in the verification process.

• Bachelor's degree in a technical subject area.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• 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 (UPF) verification methodology 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.

• Establish DV methodology and develop test plans.
• 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.
• Implement verification plans including design bring-up and regression enabling.
• Track and report DV progress using various metrics.
• Develop block, IP, and SoC level test-benches.

• 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.