WiFi MAC Design Verification Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 86 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · WiFi MAC Design Verification Engineer

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WiFi MAC Design Verification Engineer As part of the Wireless Connectivity Silicon team, the WiFi MAC Design Verification Engineer will be instrumental in ensuring high quality and reliability for products incorporating cutting-edge Wi-Fi technology. The role involves owning critical block and sub-system verification of the WIFI MAC by architecting and developing test-benches, environments, and new verification methodologies. Day-to-day responsibilities include creating, simulating, and debugging test scenarios, leading regressions, performing coverage analysis, and collaborating with system architects and software teams to review specifications. The candidate will utilize SystemVerilog, UVM methodology, and AI-based tools like Claude Code to accelerate workflows and automate development. This role focuses on the technical challenges of IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN specifications, complex IP and subsystems, and fabric protocols within the context of advanced SoC design for wireless connectivity solutions.

Skills

System Verilog UVM ASIC Design Verification Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 Constrained Random Testing Gate Level Simulation Coverage Closure Claude Code AI Tools Testbench Development Simulation

What you'll do

Own the verification of critical blocks and sub-systems within the Wi-Fi MAC.
Architect and develop test-benches, environments, and new verification methodologies.
Utilize AI-based tools to automate testbench development and accelerate verification workflows.
Create, simulate, and debug complex test scenarios for wireless protocols.
Lead regression testing and manage issue tracking processes.
Drive coverage analysis and ensure full coverage closure.
Review specifications and architecture with cross-functional teams to define verification plans.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Knowledge of standard ASIC design and verification flows, including simulation and testbench development.
Skills in constrained random testing, coverage closure, and gate level simulations.
Advanced knowledge of SystemVerilog and the UVM methodology.
Experience using AI-based tools to accelerate verification workflows and automate testbench development.
Knowledge of Wireless Connectivity or MAC verification is preferred.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including design, systems, software, and firmware engineering.

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