Emulation Engineer
Oct 1, 2026 Cupertino, CA
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Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple's devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. Imagine what you could 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, inspiring, and 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.
The SOC Emulation team is looking for a strong engineer to join our team focusing on the creation, deployment and support of advanced emulation environments. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort collaborating with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.
Description
As a member of SOC emulation team candidate will be involved in:
-Support multiple Emulation environments using the latest emulation techniques:- C/C++ DPI Transactors, SV assertions, Coverage, Power Estimation, SpeedBridges, Accelerated UVM Testbenches.
-SoC bringup on emulation, root cause failing SoC/Processor tests and emulator environment issues
-Strong design, debug, communication and teamwork skills are essential
-Work with the leading emulation vendors to debug issues.
-This role requires close collaboration with Design, DV, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance and Software teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Verilog, VHDL design
Experience with C/C++ and System Verilog, Design Verification environments
Experience with waveform debug tools
Experience in writing Synthesize-able SystemVerilog/Verilog code and SystemVerilog assertions
Experience on any Scripting (Perl/Python/TCL/Makefile)
Excellent analytical and debug skills
Emulation experience on available platforms-Palladium, Veloce, or Zebu, including compilation, debug, performance and throughput tuning is a strong plus
Experience with Serial/High-Speed Protocols (PCIE, USB, Display, CIO), UVM Acceleration is plus.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.
The SOC Emulation team is looking for a strong engineer to join our team focusing on the creation, deployment and support of advanced emulation environments. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort collaborating with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.
Description
As a member of SOC emulation team candidate will be involved in:
-Support multiple Emulation environments using the latest emulation techniques:- C/C++ DPI Transactors, SV assertions, Coverage, Power Estimation, SpeedBridges, Accelerated UVM Testbenches.
-SoC bringup on emulation, root cause failing SoC/Processor tests and emulator environment issues
-Strong design, debug, communication and teamwork skills are essential
-Work with the leading emulation vendors to debug issues.
-This role requires close collaboration with Design, DV, Power, Silicon Validation, Performance and Software teams.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Verilog, VHDL design
Experience with C/C++ and System Verilog, Design Verification environments
Experience with waveform debug tools
Experience in writing Synthesize-able SystemVerilog/Verilog code and SystemVerilog assertions
Experience on any Scripting (Perl/Python/TCL/Makefile)
Excellent analytical and debug skills
Emulation experience on available platforms-Palladium, Veloce, or Zebu, including compilation, debug, performance and throughput tuning is a strong plus
Experience with Serial/High-Speed Protocols (PCIE, USB, Display, CIO), UVM Acceleration is plus.
Strong communication skills and ability to work as a team.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.
Additional Information
- Salary: $150,400 – $277,600
- Posted: Oct 1, 2026