Compiler Circuit Designer

Summary

As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality. You will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing visionary ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before imagined. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for crafting innovative ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Compiler Circuit Design Engineers.

This is a highly visible role at the heart of a processor design effort, making a critical impact delivering products to market quickly.

Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our hardware development effort. In this role, on memory compiler, you will collaborate with compiler vendors and design teams. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of dedicated engineers. You will work closely with compiler development and deployment to impact PPA of the end products. In this exciting role, you will perform the following:
- Drive the development of SRAM, register files and latch arrays to enable high performance and low power design
- Have as comprehensive understanding of IC compilers that are available globally
- Lead the SRAM compiler IP requirements to Vendors and the internal IP teams
- Understand the complete spectrum of design flow, DFT and testing aspects of the compiler IPs
- Work with logic/architecture team to capture specifications of SRAM/Reg files/Latch arrays and drive the implementation.

Minimum Qualifications

BS and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

We are looking for applicants with at least 5+ years circuit design experience
Expertise in developing high-performance low power circuit design and SRAM and register file arrays
Deep knowledge of industry standard circuit simulation and design tools, top-level integration tools
Experience in leading multi-functional teams by technical expertise and to present sophisticated technical topics to a multi-level audience
Proven understanding of device physics and process
Drive multi-functional team for failure analysis, corrective action implementation plan and yield bridge to a successful ramp & mass production
Exposure to ML based programming algorithms
Ability to provide automations for rapid and dynamic design needs

Pay & Benefits — Santa Clara, 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

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Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.