Summary
Posted: Nov 8, 2024
Role Number:200577899
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to verify a set of complex SOCs. Our team integrates multiple sophisticated IP-level DV environments, crafts highly reusable best-in-class UVM Testbenches, implements effective coverage-driven and directed test cases, deploys new tools, and implements methodologies to improve quality of tape-out readiness. By collaborating with other product development groups across Apple, you can push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world! You will be able to learn all aspects of a large-scale SOC, different types of SOC architectures, many high-speed layered protocols, methodologies on low-power architecture, best-in-class DV methodology. You will be able to gain knowledge on wireless protocols, FW-HW interactions, complexities of multi-chip SOC debug architecture, etc.
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Description
As a Design Verification Engineer on our team, you'll be at the center of the verification effort within our silicon design group responsible for crafting and productizing state-of-the-art Wireless SoCs! This position comes with responsibility for pre-silicon RTL verification of block and top-level SOC, being comfortable with all areas of SoC Design Verification engineering, with an ability to thrive in a dynamic multi-functional organization, debate ideas openly, and deliver on complex Wireless protocol chip requirements. • Understanding details of High Efficiency SOC Architecture, standard SOC peripherals such as SPI, I2C, UART, Timer, DMA, memory management schemes, low-power spec, multi-processor systems, DDR, PCIe, Memory Controller Subsystems, USB, PLL, power up, Secured Boot schemes. • Deliver on Power Management designs using low-power methodologies and power up-down scenarios using UPF simulations, etc. • Develop coverage-driven verification plans from specifications, review, and refine to achieve coverage targets. • Architect UVM-based highly reusable test benches and integrate complex multi-instance VIPs, subsystem test benches, and test suites to SOC level. • Achieve targeted coverage, work with design, architecture, SW, FW, and external IP delivery teams to efficiently integrate and verify overall SOC design. • Work closely with DV methodology architects to improve verification flow.
- BS + 3 years of industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ASIC DV.
- Knowledge of HVL methodology (UVM/OVM) with the most recent experience in UVM.
- Experience with formal verification.
- Experience track record of working full ASIC cycle from concept to tape-out to bring-up.
- Experience taping out large SOC systems with embedded processor cores.
- Hands-on verification experience of PCIe, Bus Fabric, NOC, AHB, AXI, based bus architecture in a UVM environment.
- In-depth knowledge and experience working with low power design, UPF integration, boot-up, power-cycling, HW/FW interaction verification.
- Knowledge of Low Power Verification.
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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.