Design Verification Engineer
AppleJob Title
Design Verification Engineer
Role Summary
Work on Apple's wireless SoC verification team to design and implement C and assembly tests and power vectors, verify functional correctness and power behavior of wireless SoCs, and collaborate with architecture, RTL, power, validation, and software teams to deliver silicon.
Experience Level
Mid-level. No explicit years-of-experience requirement stated.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include verification and power test development for wireless SoCs:
- Define and implement power-vector tests and C/assembly tests for wireless SoC verification and power analysis.
- Develop test plans and verification environments in C or UVM.
- Work with architecture and RTL power designers to verify functional correctness and power behavior.
- Prepare and execute tests, analyze results, and perform reviews with cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate with Design, Architecture, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance, and Software teams.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and abilities:
- Proficiency in C/C++ and assembly programming; familiarity with Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Understanding of C compilation flow and makefiles.
- Strong verification skills: problem solving, constrained-random testing, and debugging.
- Familiarity with reusable verification frameworks and UVM/System TB concepts.
- Knowledge of digital logic design, chip architecture, and microarchitecture.
- Experience developing complex tests or power vectors in C or assembly.
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of industry-standard interfaces and wireless protocols.
- Understanding of ARM v7/v8 and CPU architectures and instruction sets.
- Experience with system-level tests using Python or other scripting languages, UVM DV, and porting simulation tests to emulation.
- Strong analytical, debugging, and communication skills; ability to work independently and in teams.
Education Requirements
Minimum requirement: Bachelor's degree. Master of Science in Electrical Engineering (MSEE) preferred.
About the Company
Company: Apple
Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States
Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.
