Verification Platform Engineer, Platform Architecture
AppleVerification Platform Engineer, Platform Architecture
AppleLocation
Austin, TX, Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/3/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Apple's Platform Architecture group is focused on developing the next generation of Apple hardware and enhancing verification systems for Apple silicon. The team is dedicated to advancing pre-silicon validation through innovative simulation solutions. This role combines next-generation platform technology with design verification methodology and tooling. The ideal candidate will drive improvements in simulation throughput and contribute to the development of cutting-edge verification techniques.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Experience with SystemVerilog and EDA tooling.
- Experience with software development using C++ and scripting languages such as Perl or Python.
- Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another hardware-related field.
- 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Deep hands-on experience in Design Verification methodologies like UVM and DPI-C.
- Strong understanding of SystemVerilog simulation semantics and hardware representation.
Responsibilities
- Enable transformational improvements to simulation throughput for design verification workflows.
- Design and implement testbenches and infrastructure improvements.
- Conduct platform research and development.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams across silicon engineering, design verification, and EDA development.
- Apply software optimization and high-performance computing techniques.
- Develop agentic pipelines and similar work to enhance AI productivity for engineers.
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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