SoC Power Flow Methodology Engineer

Summary

Are you passionate about crafting solutions to intricate challenges? Join the Low Power group
at Silicon Technologies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology and
capabilities for low-power chip design. Your work will fuel Apple’s next-generation chips!
Responsible for developing and improving low-power flow algorithms using AI and machine
learning, which significantly impacts the work of many designers involved in mobile system-on-
chips

Description

In this role, you’ll develop innovative automated tools and capabilities for the Silicon
Engineering Power team. Your contributions will enable the creation of chips with
unprecedented power efficiency. You’ll be involved in the architecture, implementation, and
validation of advanced low-power design and verification workflows. Additionally, you’ll shape
low-power strategies for emerging technologies.
Your responsibilities will encompass the development of flows and tools for power analysis,
optimization, and verification, seamlessly integrated into stages such as RTL development/
verification, synthesis, or place-and-route (P&R). You’ll actively leverage various AI tools to
innovate new solutions and enhance existing ones. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with design
teams to address queries, resolve issues, and ensure the smooth adoption of these
methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

Solid grasp of VLSI designs and SOC design processes.
Enthusiasm for scripting and leveraging low-power expertise to innovate software solutions.
Enthusiasm for leveraging AI/ML to innovate low-power methodologies and flows.
Experience in flow development and algorithm design using Python/Perl/TCL.
Demonstrated proficiency in contemporary software testing and development methodologies.
Familiarity with low-power principles (e.g., low-power design techniques) is advantageous.

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 $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 Benefits

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.