The CPU DFT Verification Engineer will join Apple's processor verification team, focusing on DFT verification. This role involves collaborating with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers to ensure the functionality correctness of DFT logic. The engineer will play a critical role in the chip design effort, impacting the delivery of functional products to millions of customers. The position requires a strong understanding of digital design and verification methodologies.

• Minimum BS degree in a relevant field.
• Academic experience in computer architecture.
• Academic experience in digital design using Verilog.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Knowledge of DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies such as JTAG, MBIST, and scan.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL.
• Experience or academic knowledge in design verification methodology.

• Work closely with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the DFT logic.
• Execute test plans for DFT logic.
• Develop testbenches and tests according to test plans.
• Debug simulation failures.
• Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases in the plans are covered.
• Develop Verilog checkers or assertions to verify the design.
• Work with the silicon bringup team on developing tests that help the silicon bring up effort.

• 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.