This role at Apple involves ensuring bug-free first silicon for parts of the SoC/IP while developing detailed test and coverage plans based on micro-architecture. The position requires the development of verification methodologies and environments, including components such as stimulus and checkers. The team focuses on executing verification plans and debugging test failures, contributing to the overall quality of Apple's innovative products. This position is based in Cupertino, California, with potential opportunities across various locations in the USA.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience utilizing System Verilog for constrained random verification and functional coverage.
• Experience utilizing UVM to develop verification environments and implement directed and random test cases.
• Strong software skills in C and C++ demonstrating knowledge of data structures and algorithms.
• Experience utilizing Python and Perl for test vector generation and executable scripts.
• Familiarity with EDA tools for testbench simulations, debugging, and coverage closure.
• Knowledge of high-speed interface protocols for verifying high bandwidth, low power data communication systems.
• Understanding of digital design for ASIC design flows and verification.
• Experience in computer architecture for exploring memory subsystem and architecture trade-off analysis.

• Ensure bug-free first silicon for parts of the SoC/IP.
• Develop detailed test and coverage plans based on micro-architecture.
• Create verification methodologies suitable for the IP.
• Develop verification environments including stimulus, checkers, and assertions.
• Execute verification plans and debug test failures.
• Track and report DV progress using various metrics, including bugs and coverage.

• 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.