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, including establishing DV methodology and developing verification environments. The position offers the chance to craft products that will delight millions of customers. The ideal candidate will have a mindset to break the design and ensure bug-free silicon.

• BS degree in a technical subject area and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience or equivalent.
• MS degree in a technical subject area and relevant industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OOP, SystemVerilog, and UVM.
• Strong knowledge in developing scalable and portable testbenches.
• Proven experience with verification methodologies and tools such as simulators and coverage collection.
• Working experience using LLMs for efficiency and quality.
• Experience with power-aware (UPF) or similar verification methodology.
• Knowledge of one of the scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL.

• Establish DV methodology and develop test plans.
• Develop verification environments including stimulus and checkers.
• Write tests, debug, 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 including bugs and coverage.
• Make use of LLM and related technologies to achieve efficient execution and improved quality.

• 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.