Display Silicon Architect

Summary

Design, architect, develop, and launch next-generation display technologies in Apple products.

The Display team develops cutting-edge display solutions and technologies that are central to Apple’s products. The key goal of the Display team is to enable the world’s best display experience.

In this highly visible role, you will be leading the effort to develop the next generation Apple display ICs: defining display silicon architecture & requirements, working with external vendors as well as internal design teams for all phases of the silicon development, validating silicon functionality & performance in the module and system, and qualifying the ICs for mass production.

Description

As a Display Silicon Architect owning the chip architecture and specification in a chip design, you will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of display silicon design:
•Architecting the display silicon and display sub-system
•Establishing display driver IC critical blocks design rules and guidelines
•Authoring display silicon engineering requirement specification
•Working with the silicon teams to perform and review simulations
•Working with cross-functional teams to optimize the design for custom Apple products
•Defining the roadmap for the next generation display silicon and display subsystem
•Managing silicon and system-level risk and performance tradeoffs

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Experience in leading chip architecture and/or analog mixed-signal design and integration
Design experience in Amplifiers, DACs, Oscillators, High-speed Links
Experience in design, development, and launch of high volume ICs in consumer electronics
Knowledge of digital, analog & IC design fundamentals, rigorous process development and analytical methodology, which lead to high quality design, is required
Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data
Highly motivated technical DRI with the desire to solve interesting problems
Strong sense of responsibility and ownership, with a proven ability to drive technical solutions
Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in developing and manufacturing high volume products and vendor management
Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Verilog or similar simulation, design and modeling tools
Knowledge in electronic displays, image quality, or graphics subsystem is a plus

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.