About the role

What will you do at Apple?

Apple’s Platform Architecture group develops the next generation of Apple

hardware and the tools to make it possible. Our team builds high-performance

verification systems that accelerate the development of Apple silicon. We aim to

push the boundaries of pre-silicon validation with simulation solutions that

apply and extend principles from hardware emulation.

DESCRIPTION

This role bridges Apple's next-generation platform technology with DV

methodology and tooling. We are seeking an engineer with background in Design

Verification who is interested in cutting-edge verification techniques and

comfortable rapidly prototyping solutions.

In this role, you will

enable
transformational improvements to simulation throughput for DV workflows through
testbench design, infrastructure improvements, and platform R&D.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related
field (or equivalent practical experience). Experience with SystemVerilog and
EDA tooling. Experience with software development (e.g., using C++) and
scripting (e.g., Perl or Python).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another
hardware-related field. 10+ years of relevant experience. Deep hands-on
experience in Design Verification methodologies (UVM, DPI-C, testbench
architecture). Experience applying LEC, linting / static analysis tools,
waveform debugging, and simulation / emulation flows. Strong understanding of
SystemVerilog simulation semantics (events, time, glitches); intuitive grasp for
hardware representation (clocks, resets, latches). Strong communication skills,
with a proven history of cross-functional collaboration across silicon
engineering, design verification, and EDA development teams and organizational
boundaries. Experience with software optimization, high-performance computing
(HPC), co-simulation architectures, or hardware acceleration / emulation.
Development of agentic pipelines, graphs, skills, or similar work enabling AI
productivity for other engineers.

Which skills does this role require?

Testbench ArchitectureC++PythonPerlEDA ToolingHardware EmulationSilicon EngineeringApple SiliconPlatform ArchitecturePre-silicon ValidationTestbench DesignPrototyping

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