CPU DFT Verification Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 40 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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JOB TITLE: CPU DFT Verification Engineer The CPU DFT Verification Engineer joins the processor verification team to ensure the functional correctness of DFT logic within a chip design effort. This role involves collaborating with architecture, RTL, and DFT designers to execute test plans, develop testbenches, and debug simulation failures. Key responsibilities include developing coverage monitors, creating Verilog checkers or assertions, and working with the silicon bringup team to develop essential tests. The candidate must possess experience in DFT design, processor verification, and digital logic design, specifically utilizing JTAG, IEEE1500, or MBIST and scan methodologies. Technical skills required include scripting in Python, Perl, or TCL, along with knowledge of Verilog, simulators, and waveform debugging tools. The work focuses on solving complex design issues during the verification of CPU architecture.

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DFT Verification DFT Design Verilog Python Perl TCL JTAG IEEE1500 MBIST Scan RTL Digital Logic Design Random Constraint Verification Simulators Waveform Debugging CPU Architecture

What you'll do

Verify the functional correctness of DFT logic with architecture, RTL, and DFT designers.
Execute comprehensive test plans specifically for DFT logic.
Develop testbenches and test cases according to established test plans.
Debug simulation failures to identify and resolve design issues.
Develop coverage monitors and analyze results to ensure all test cases are met.
Create Verilog checkers or assertions to verify design integrity.
Develop tests to support the silicon bring-up effort with the silicon bringup team.

What we're looking for

Minimum BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Experience in DFT design, DFT verification, or processor verification.
Experience with digital logic design, test/debug features, or DFT architecture.
Experience with DFT and structural debug concepts and methodologies including JTAG, IEEE1500, or MBIST and scan.
Experience in scripting with Python, Perl, or TCL.
Master’s degree (preferred).
Understanding of CPU architecture (preferred).
Experience in developing design verification test plans, test benches, and test vectors generation (preferred).

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