CPU Top-Level Design Verification Engineer

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In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort interfacing with many disciplines, with a critical impact on getting high quality products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

As a CPU Top-Level Design Verification Engineer owning the verification methodology, tools, and flow of a high performance lower power processor design, you will have the responsibilities as follows:

Work closely with verification engineers and RTL designers on defining effective verification methodology for low power complex processor design

Develop test plans, test benches, and test environments

Develop tests in assembly, and C/C++

Drive and develop the tools and flows for advanced verification methodology

Developing, verifying, and maintaining efficient testbench environments

Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all the test cases in the plans are covered

Preferred Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering preferred

Computer Architecture - Strong understanding of processor design, instruction set architectures, pipeline design, cache hierarchies, and memory systems

RTL development - Experience creating efficient, synthesizable RTL code with understanding of timing closure, area optimization, and power-aware design techniques

SystemVerilog - Proficiency in SystemVerilog including advanced features like interfaces, assertions, and verification constructs. Ability to write clean, maintainable HDL code for both design and verification

Programming/scripting skills (C, C++, Python) - Strong software development capabilities for automation and tool development. C/C++ experience with embedded programming and hardware interfaces. Python proficiency for scripting, design automation, and EDA tool integration

Problem solving skills - Analytical thinking and systematic approach to complex hardware design and verification challenges

Testbench Setup and Build Experience - Experience with build systems, regression frameworks, and maintaining verification infrastructure. Ability to set up automated testing flows and integrate with continuous integration systems

Random Regression and Failure Analysis Experience running large-scale random regression suites and systematically analyzing test failures. Skilled in debugging complex simulation issues, identifying root causes, and distinguishing between design bugs, testbench issues, and tool problems. Proficiency with waveform analysis and debug methodologies

Driving Coverage Convergence Expertise - Experience developing coverage models, analyzing coverage gaps, and creating targeted tests to improve coverage metrics. Ability to work with design teams to achieve verification closure and sign-off criteria

Be an outstanding teammate with excellent communication skills and the desire to address diverse challenges

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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