at Apple
Location
Santa Clara, United States of America
Compensation
$147k–$272k USD
Type
full time
Posted
7 months ago
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As a CPU DFT Verification Engineer, you will have the following 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
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
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
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 product!
We 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.
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
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