Apple · 2 months ago
CPU DFT Verification Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is a company known for its extraordinary products and innovative technologies. They are seeking a CPU DFT Verification Engineer to join their processor verification team, focusing on DFT verification and collaborating with various teams to ensure the functionality correctness of DFT logic in chip design efforts.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with architecture, RTL designers, and DFT designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the DFT logic
Execute test plans for DFT logic
Develop testbenches and tests according to test plans
Debug simulation failures
Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all test cases in the plans are covered
Develop Verilog checkers or assertions to verify the design
Work with the silicon bringup team on developing tests that help the silicon bring up effort
Qualification
Required
Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in DFT design, DFT verification, or processor verification
Experience with digital logic design, test/debug feature, or DFT architecture
Experience with DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies: JTAG, IEEE1500, or MBIST and scan
Experience in scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL
Preferred
Master's degree preferred
Understanding of CPU architecture
Experience in developing design verification test plans, test benches, and test vectors generation
Experience with lab debug of CPUs/ASIC using built-in DFT and debug features is a plus
In-depth knowledge in design verification environments like random constraint verification
Knowledge of Verilog and experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
Should be an extraordinary teammate with excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate complex design issues during verification effort
Be able to create and follow detailed work schedule and work independently on the verification efforts for a block/area of the design
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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