SoC DFT DV Engineer

SoC DFT DV Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jul 09, 2025

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Description

In this highly transparent and interactive role, your primary responsibilities will include:

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• Reviewing Architecture and Design Specifications.
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• Extracting design features and developing attributes and verification plans.
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• Working with designers to verify DFT implementation and run various checks.
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• Implementing test benches, generating advised/constrained random tests.
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• Debugging failures, running gate level simulations, supervising bugs, and closing coverage.
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• Handling schedules and supporting multi-functional engineering effort.
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• Assisting in verification flows, automation scripts and regressions.
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• Working with test engineers to bring up test patterns on silicon.
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Minimum Qualifications

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• Bachelors Degree + 3 Years of Experience
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Preferred Qualifications

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  Proven experience in large processors and/or SOC designs.

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  Hands-on experience in directed or random verification, coverage analysis and assertions.

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  Proficient in scripting languages such as Perl, Python or TCL

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  Excellent skills in problem solving, communication and desire to seek new challenges.

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  Good knowledge of general logic design, and exposure to DFT is a plus.

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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 $141,800 and $258,600, 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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