Wireless Design Verification Engineer

Posted: 12 Feb 2024

Role Number:200532684

Would you like to join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. As a Wireless Design Verification Engineer, you will be responsible for pre-silicon RTL verification of communication subsystem including MAC, PHY, and interfaces. With deep understanding of communication systems and protocols, you will interact with DV methodologists, designers and communication systems engineers to develop reusable testbench and verification environment deploying the latest methodology with metric driven verification.

Key Qualifications

BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Wireless/Wired communication block/system verification experience.
Advanced knowledge of SystemVerilog and DV methodology.
Solid verification skills in problem solving, constrained random testing, and debugging.
Verification experience of one or more of the following: MAC, PHY, DMA, timer, AMBA bus and fabric, encryption/decryption engine.
Knowledge of wireless protocols such as Bluetooth, WLAN, or Zigbee a plus.
Experience with SystemVerilog Assertion (SVA) a plus.
Should be a great teammate with excellent communication skills and the desire to take on diverse challenges.

Description

- Understand details of microarchitecture and build verification plan from specification, review and refine to achieve coverage targets. - Build block / subsystem / chip level testbench using best in class DV methodology. - Architect testbench with maximum reusability in mind, and create UVM libraries. - Generate directed and constrained random tests. - Debug failures, manage bug tracking, and close coverage. - Create and analyze block/subsystem level coverage model, and add test cases to increase coverage. - Work closely with team members to improve methodology, and flow.

Education & Experience

BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Additional Requirements

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

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 $131,500.00 and $243,300.00, 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.

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.