Graphics Cache Hierarchy Design Verification Engineer

Role Number: 200647234Team: HardwareLocation: Santa ClaraPosted: 2026-02-17SummaryDo you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? 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 Cache Hierarchy Verification Engineer will be responsible for the pre-silicon RTL verification of graphics memory subsystem units including Caches, Memory Management Unit, Interconnects and Link interface units. This includes deep understanding of the micro-architectural details of their block and how it works within the broader GPU design. A strong computer architecture background, and a solid foundation in verification methodology is required.DescriptionThe GPU Caches, Mem-Hierarchy Verification team is responsible for architectural and µ-architectural verification of sub-blocks within the memory hierarchy of the GPU like caches, interconnects and MMU Units. This role will grow your expertise in both software engineering as well as graphics hardware architecture and µ-architecture. As a member of this team, you will be responsible for authoring test plans for block or subsystem level functionality, architecting and developing highly complex verification software components, and working closely with design team members in debugging and closing the blocks you own. You will be able to work on test benches ranging from sub-blocks, blocks to subsystems containing multiple blocks.Minimum QualificationsComputer Architecture or Computer systems Course workExperience with Hardware Description languages like Verilog or System VerilogExperience with Object Oriented Programming Languages and Data Structures.BS degree in CE, CS or EEPreferred QualificationsBackground in CPU or GPU architectureGood fundamental software and programming skillsDesign Verification course work with experience in verification languages such as SystemVerilogExperience with HDL simulators and waveform viewers.Strong fundamental software and programming skillsExperience with caches, address translation unitsExperience with Perl, Ruby, Shell scripting, MakefilesPay & BenefitsAt 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. Learn more about Apple BenefitsNote: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO StatementApple 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 applicantAccessibilityAt 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.Learn about accessibility in Apple’s workplaceLearn about reasonable accommodations for job applicantsApplication DeadlineApple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.