Verification Platform Engineer, Platform Architecture

Apple Inc

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Location: Austin, TX
Posted: 8 days ago
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TL;DR · Verification Platform Engineer, Platform Architecture

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The Verification Platform Engineer, Platform Architecture joins the Platform Architecture group to develop high-performance verification systems that accelerate the development of Apple silicon. This role bridges next-generation platform technology with design verification methodology and tooling to improve simulation throughput for design verification workflows. You will own engagements with silicon engineering groups to evaluate, integrate, and maintain RTL simulation tools while modifying testbenches and design RTL for efficiency. Key responsibilities include designing infrastructure improvements for faster turnaround after RTL changes and utilizing EDA tools like Logic Equivalence Checking, wave dumps, and design libraries. Required skills include SystemVerilog, C++, Perl, or Python scripting, and experience with UVM, DPI-C, and testbench architecture. The role addresses the technical challenge of pre-silicon validation by applying principles from hardware emulation to create advanced simulation solutions for complex silicon designs.

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SystemVerilog UVM C++ Python Perl EDA Tools RTL Simulation Logic Equivalence Checking DPI-C High-Performance Computing Co-simulation Hardware Emulation Linting Static Analysis Waveform Debugging Testbench Architecture

What you'll do

Evaluate, integrate, and maintain high-performance RTL simulation tooling with silicon engineering groups.
Modify testbench and design RTL to improve tool compatibility and simulation efficiency.
Utilize EDA tools like LEC and wave dumps to diagnose issues and explore design alternatives.
Design and integrate infrastructure improvements to accelerate simulation turnaround after RTL changes.
Develop advanced verification methodologies using SystemVerilog, UVM, and DPI-C.
Implement software optimizations for high-performance computing and co-simulation architectures.
Build agentic pipelines and tools to enable AI productivity for other engineers.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or another hardware-related field is preferred.
10+ years of relevant experience is preferred.
Experience with SystemVerilog and EDA tooling.
Experience with software development using C++ and scripting using Perl or Python.
Deep hands-on experience in Design Verification methodologies including UVM, DPI-C, and testbench architecture.
Experience with LEC, linting/static analysis tools, waveform debugging, and simulation/emulation flows.
Experience with software optimization, high-performance computing (HPC), co-simulation architectures, or hardware acceleration.

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