Job description
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 and test plans to ensure bug-free silicon. The position requires collaboration with a diverse team to craft innovative products that enhance user experiences. The engineer will also leverage advanced technologies to improve efficiency and quality in the verification process.
Requirements
- 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
- Excellent knowledge of one of the scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL
- Working experience using LLMs for efficiency and quality
Responsibilities
- Establish DV methodology and develop test plans.
- Develop 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 including design bring-up and regression enabling features.
- Track and report DV progress using various metrics.
Benefits
- 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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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