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ASIC Power Engineer

Apple, Inc.
United States, Cupertino
April 25, 2024
Summary Posted: Mar 27, 2024 Role Number: 200461296 Would you like to join Apple's growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy efficient / low power design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC/Power architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, Power modeling / correlation and FW/SW engineering. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a silicon design group with a critical impact on getting functional products to hundreds of millions of customers quickly. Will you join us and do the work of your life here? Key Qualifications Power architecture, including supply scheme experience Very early-stage power estimation Power team lead and XF team communication experience Pre-silicon power modeling, analysis and power reduction experience. Proficient in PTPX, Power Artist or other power analysis tools. Full chip experience is a plus Post-silicon power correlation experience. Full chip experience is a plus Good understanding of Low Power ASIC logic design and UPF; Actual design experience is a plus Good understanding of ASIC physical design, timing closure; Actual implementation experience is a plus Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Perl or Python) System architecture knowledge is a bonus. Basic knowledge on wireless protocols, e.g., WiFi, BT Basic knowledge on common SOC components, e.g., CPU, fabric, peripherals and PCIe Strong problem solving and analytical skills Description In this role, you are going to work on power modeling, analysis and correlation tasks for wireless communication SoCs, including: - Act as power task force leader - Define chip power specification - Define power targets and work with XF teams to ensure the product meet power targets - Define and generate power vectors with DV support - Generate pre-silicon power estimations - Analyze and identify power reduction - Build power model for key use cases - Post-silicon power correlation Education & Experience BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience Additional Requirements Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants. 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 $170,700.00 and $300,200.00, 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.