This role at Apple involves reviewing specifications for system-on-chip designs and developing comprehensive test plans to ensure hardware verification. The position requires collaboration with design and micro-architecture teams to clarify functionality and align on testing goals. The focus is on utilizing various programming languages and tools for simulation-based verification and debugging. This position is based in Cupertino, California, with potential for remote work across the USA.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing System Verilog for constrained random verification and functional coverage.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing UVM to develop verification environments and implement directed and random test cases.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing C and C++ to develop Verification IP including reference models and checkers.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing Python and Perl for creating automation tools, constraint generation, and regression analysis.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing EDA tools for testbench simulations, debugging, and coverage closure.
• 3 years of experience in utilizing high-speed interface protocols for verifying high bandwidth, low power data communication systems.

• Review SoC/IP/Subsystem specifications to understand design requirements and expected functionality.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive test plans and coverage plans for hardware components.
• Write and execute simulation-based verification tests using hardware description and verification languages.
• Collaborate closely with design and micro-architecture teams to clarify functionality and review new features.
• Debug simulation failures by analyzing waveforms, error logs, and internal signals.
• Track verification progress using internal project management tools and ensure milestones are met.
• Participate in recurring meetings and technical reviews to communicate progress and discuss challenges.
• Document test methodologies, debugging procedures, and verifying results to contribute to team knowledge.

• 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.