CPU DFT Verification Engineer

Role Number: 200628297-3760 Summary Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple productWe are looking for a strong candidate to join our processor verification team focusing on DFT verification. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort collaborating with all subject areas, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. Description As a CPU DFT Verification Engineer, you will have the following responsibilities:u2022 Work closely with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the DFT logicu2022 Execute test plans for DFT logicu2022 Develop testbenches and tests according to test plansu2022 Debug simulation failuresu2022 Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases in the plans are coveredu2022 Develop Verilog checkers or assertions to verify the designu2022 Work with the silicon bringup team on developing tests that help the silicon bring up effort Minimum Qualifications + Minimum BS + Academic experience in computer architecture + Academic experience in digital design using Verilog Preferred Qualifications + Masteru2019s degree preferred + Knowledge of DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, MBIST and scan + Knowledge of digital logic design, debug feature, and DFT architecture and microarchitecture + Proficiency in programming and scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL + Experience or academic knowledge in design verification methodology. Understanding of verification testplans, Verilog/System-Verilog testbenches, transactors and checkers + Good understanding of CPU architecture is a plus + Should be an extraordinary teammate with excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex design issues during verification effort + Be able to follow detailed work schedules and work independently on the verification efforts for a block/area of the design Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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 (.

Created: 2026-03-07