The 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 SoC/IP. This position involves all phases of pre-silicon verification, including test-plan development and verification environment creation. The engineer will also leverage advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and quality in the verification process.

• BS degree in a technical subject area
• Minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience
• Deep knowledge of OOP, SystemVerilog, and UVM
• Strong experience with verification methodologies and tools
• Working experience using LLMs for efficiency and quality
• Excellent knowledge of one of the scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL

• Establish DV methodology and develop test plans.
• Create and maintain a verification environment 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.

• 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.