CPU Silicon Validation Engineer

4 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Apple Full time
Role Overview

At Apple, we're pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology. As a CPU Silicon Validation Engineer, you'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for the functional validation of our CPUs, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality and performance.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with CPU RTL and DV teams to understand changes to our CPU designs and engineer test content for new CPU features.
  • Create CPU validation test plans, ensuring all key features are covered.
  • Develop SW workloads to stress test the CPU and integrate these into our existing validation environments.
  • Help maintain and improve our random test generator by adding support for new CPU architectural and microarchitectural features.
  • Drive the bring-up and execution of our silicon validation tools in pre-silicon (FPGAs) and post-silicon (development boards).
  • Debug functional silicon failures closely with Design and DV counterparts.
Requirements
  • Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • In-depth knowledge of processor instruction set architecture and microarchitecture.
  • Strong in C/C++ programming and scripting (Perl/Python etc).
  • Experience with assembly programming.
  • Direct experience with the ARM ISA a plus.
  • Good knowledge of the design and verification process.
  • Background in silicon bring-up and debug experience a plus.
  • Good problem-solving skills.
What We Offer

At Apple, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including base pay, discretionary bonuses, and commission payments. You'll also receive benefits such as comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a range of discounted products and free services. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in our discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.



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