CPU Verification Engineer Cupertino, California, United States Hardware Summary Posted:

Sep 11, 2026

Weekly Hours:

40

Role Number:

200683032-0836 Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it! Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a chip design effort collaborating with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. Description As a CPU Verification Engineer owning the verification of a certain area of functionality in a CPU design, you will have the responsibilities as follows:

• Work closely with architecture and RTL designers on verifying the functionality correctness of the design
• Develop and lead test plan and test environments
• Develop complex tests in assembly, C, or vectors according to test plans
• Develop coverage monitors and analyze coverage to ensure all the test cases in the plans are covered
• Develop checkers or C-base transactor to verify the design Minimum Qualifications
• BS EE/CE or equivalent experience.
• Be an outstanding teammate with excellent communication skills and the desire to address diverse challenges. Preferred Qualifications
• We're looking for someone who is well-rounded in all aspects of verification.
• Knowledge of

CPU & SOC

architecture/design & in-depth knowledge of verification flow.

• Thrive by demonstrating your expertise with low-level programming of sophisticated computer systems in C/C++/assembly.
• Being already familiar verification environments such as UVM and System Verilog will come a long way with us.
• knowledge of industry standard interfaces and have a deep understanding of Verilog, Verilog simulator, and debuggers.
• Have a detailed understanding of the constrained random verification process, functional coverage, code coverage, assertion methodology & philosophy.
• Even better if you also have knowledge of formal, hardware acceleration.

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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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.

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. At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.