Apple · 2 months ago
CPU DFT Verification Engineer
Santa Clara, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$127K/yr - $191K/yrApple is a company known for its extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences. They are looking for a CPU DFT Verification Engineer to join their processor verification team, focusing on verifying the functionality correctness of DFT logic and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful 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
Academic experience in computer architecture
Academic experience in digital design using Verilog
Preferred
Master's 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
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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Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
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