This role at Apple involves working on High-Efficiency SOC Architecture and related peripherals, focusing on creating and verifying complex digital designs. The position requires collaboration with design, architecture, software, firmware, and external IP delivery teams to ensure efficient integration and verification of SOC designs. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in hardware description languages and programming to develop test benches and verification plans. This position is based in Cupertino, California, with potential opportunities in various locations across the USA.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience using hardware description languages like Verilog to develop testbenches and verify digital designs.
• Proficiency in programming languages like C/C++ and object-oriented programming.
• Understanding of microprocessor architecture and instruction set architecture.
• Knowledge of microelectronics and semiconductor physics.
• Familiarity with computer networking and design of communication protocols.
• Experience with Unix/Linux operating systems and scripting languages such as Python.

• Understand details of High-Efficiency SOC Architecture and standard SOC peripherals.
• Create coverage driven verification plans from specifications and achieve coverage targets.
• Architect highly reusable test benches and integrate complex multi-instance VIPs.
• Work closely with DV methodology architects to improve verification flow.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and verify overall SOC design.

• 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.