Formal Verification Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Description

As a formal verification engineer working the complete formal verification for single or multiple design blocks and IP’s (CPU, Cellular and Connectivity IP, Audio and Image Processing IP, Neural Networks IP, Memory/DMA Controller, Security IP, Peripheral IP, Interconnects, Power management subsystems, etc.), you will be responsible for:- Working with Apple Silicon's world-class Security Enclave design engineers to develop a formal micro-architecture specification- Developing comprehensive formal verification test plan that includes unique security requirement verification- Proving properties of the design, finding design bugs, and working closely with design teams to help improve the micro-architecture.- Crafting novel and creative solutions for modelling security attacks and proving robustness of complex design micro-architectures- Developing and implementing re-usable and optimized formal models and verification code base- Architecting correct-by-construction design methodologies for improved formal verification efficiency and productivity.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience in silicon validation software engineering or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands on experience with VLSI and digital logic design and verification techniques or formal methods and their application to hardware, software, or systems
• Interest in learning and becoming an expert in SoC, CPU, GPU, or Cellular designs.
• Detail oriented approach and desire to overcome challenges is required.
• Formal Method or Formal Verification technologies knowledge is a plus.
• Knowledge and experience in interpreting hardware specifications.
• Temporal logic assertion-based languages such as SVA or PSL.
• Experience in using EDA formal tools and tool development experience is plus.
• Proficiency in any scripting language with excellent debugging skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate about developing world-class/innovative formal verification solutions.
• Exposure to CPU instruction-set architectures, memory consistency or cache coherence principles

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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