Apple

Apple

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Design Verification Lead

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$175.5K – $311.7K/yr
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
10 years of industry experience.
Education
BS degree

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Role Summary

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The Design Verification Lead will lead verification activities for vendor silicon supporting Apple mobile products, including power, display, touch, sensors, and accessories. The role partners with internal teams and external suppliers to move designs from specification through verification sign-off and productization.

What You'll Do

  • Review specifications with internal and external teams.
  • Improve design verification plans and methodologies and ensure full verification coverage.
  • Collaborate with design and micro-architecture teams to understand functional and performance goals.
  • Lead and track design verification progress and quality.
  • Review verification architecture, implementation, and metrics.
  • Provide technical guidance for verification planning, execution, and the long-term technology roadmap.

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Qualifications

Experience with modern verification languages, including SystemVerilog / UVM.

Required

  • SystemVerilog
  • UVM

Preferred

  • ASIC architecture, design, and verification flow
  • Constrained-random verification
  • Functional and code coverage
  • Assertions
  • Gate-level simulation (GLS)
  • Formal verification
  • Low-power verification
  • Analog mixed-signal simulation

Original job description

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Summary

Are you a leader and want to apply your engineering background to make big things happen, and can you influence, connect, get results and communicate effectively while delivering on a predictable and dynamic schedule?

The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom silicon for all mobile products including iPhone, iPad, iPod, and AppleTV. We have an extraordinary opportunity for senior level engineers to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies!

We are looking for a remarkable Design Verification Lead to work with multi-functional teams and external vendors to define, develop and productize the next generation of mobile solutions.

Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our hardware development effort! We collaborate with all teams, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. As a CSM (Custom Silicon Management) DV lead, you will be leading the DV front for vendor silicons (power, display, touch and sensors, accessories). You will manage throughout the entire project phase, from specification, planning, execution, to sign-off.

Responsibilities

Work closely with internal & external teams to review specifications, improve DV plans & methodologies, and ensure full verification coverage.
Collaborate with design & micro-architecture teams to understand the functional & performance goals of the design.
Lead and track DV progress and quality. Review DV architecture, implementation, metrics. Provide technical guidance to planning, execution, and long term technology roadmap.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree and 10 years of industry experience.
Experience with modern verification languages, including SystemVerilog / UVM .

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced knowledge of ASIC architecture, design, and verification flow.
Expert knowledge of state-of-the-art verification flow and methodology, such as constrained random, functional/code coverage, assertions, GLS.
Knowledge of Formal verification, low power verification and analog mixed signal simulation are a plus.
Excellent social and communication skills, team spirit, and the passion to take on diverse challenges.
Knowledge of industry standard interfaces.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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 $175,500 and $311,700, 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. 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.