Description

Description

• Work closely with CPU RTL and DV teams to understand changes to our CPU designs and to 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

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with CPU architecture
• Experience in programming in C or C++ and scripting in Python or Perl

Preferred Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering
• Understanding of CPU architecture including instruction sets, pipelines, caches, and memory subsystems
• Experience with assembly programming (ARM ISA is a plus)
• Knowledge of operating system fundamentals including kernel execution, privilege levels, memory management, and virtual machines
• Good understanding of the logic design and verification process
• Background in silicon bring-up and system debug experience is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills

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 $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 .