Graphics Design Verification Engineer

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other's ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It's the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you'll do more than join something - you'll add something. Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple's devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. The Graphics Design Verification Engineer will be responsible for the unit level pre-silicon RTL verification of embedded graphics IP. We develop a deep understanding of the micro-architectural details of relevant units and the greater GPU design! A strong computer architecture background, and solid software skills are key attributes to contributing to the Graphics IP verification effort. Exposure to graphics concepts is a plus but not required!

Description

We develop power efficient, high performance 3D graphics processors targeted for low power mobile devices. Explore high performance strategies and validate that the register-transfer level (RTL) design meets targeted performance. We design and analyze hardware and software pipelines. Understand processor performance intricacies across a broad set of workloads. Code and use programming languages such as MATLAB, C and Verilog-XL. Perform implementation analysis on suggested microarchitecture including performance, area, timing, power, complexity, and effort.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SystemVerilog or expertise in object-oriented languages such as C++
• Knowledge of common verification methodologies such as UVM or OVM
• Experience with HDL simulators and waveform viewers
• Experience with Python, Ruby or Perl; developing tools for workflow automation
• Experience working under strict schedule deadlines with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate

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 $126,800 and $190,900, 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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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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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA

Job ID: apple-200620062-0836_1

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-09-14T19:10:18