CPU Gate Level Synthesis/Verification Engineer

Apple

3.7

(120)

Santa Clara, CA

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    Position summary

    gn team, working in a multi-functional role to design verification flows and ensure that our CPUs meet the highest standards for functional verification.

    Description

    You will own the gate level verification of Apple's high-performance CPU projects. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: • Running top level formal verification, structural gate checks, low power checks, and gate level simulations • Supporting design team in block level verification runs and debug • Running synthesis on the RTL to find potential gate-level issues early, and providing feedback to the appropriate teams • Creating scripts to automate synthesis and verification runs, and track the results of our various verification checks • Working with the CAD team to further develop and enhance our verification flows

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience

    • Experience in digital logic design

    • Experience with formal verification or simulation tools

    • Experience with a scripting language

    Preferred Qualifications

    • The ideal candidate should possess CPU implementation and verification experience

    • Knowledge of RTL-to-gate formal verification tools (LEC) and debug techniques, low power structural verification tools (VCLP), and gate simulation and X-propagation debug (Xcelium)

    • Working knowledge of synthesis tools and flows and Perl and TCL scripting

    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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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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    Why you should apply for a job to Apple:

  • 66% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 66% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Company commitment that women earn the same as men performing similar work includes no salary history disclosure policy.
  • Apple University creates classes, seminars, and tools to help employees understand Apple’s culture, organization, and values.
  • Whether you donate time or money, Apple will match charitable contributions up to $10,000 a year.