Graphics FE Integration Engineer

Summary

Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient GPU! You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and expertly handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, we enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. As a member of GPU FE Design integration team, you will create GPU RTL by integrating various IPs following architectural parameters, physical constraints, DFT logic and power intent.

Description

As a GPU Design Integration Engineer, you will be responsible for:

- RTL integration, partitioning, design analysis, qualification, packaging and delivery.
- Run logic equivalence checking between designs.
- Ensure implementation readiness with RTL lint, custom checks and unit level synthesis.
- Develop innovative methods to improve front-end design integration process.
- Understand and contribute to specifications for design units.
- Collaborate effectively with Architecture, IP, DV, SOC, DFT, IMPL teams spanning multiple sites.

Minimum Qualifications

BS + 3 years of relevant experience.
Experience with Verilog/System Verilog.
Experience with the one of the following scripting languages: Perl/Ruby/Python.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of PPA optimization techniques and implementation flows.
Experience with scalable designs, DFT insertion, LEC, Lint and codeline management.
Ability to debug and solve various design integration issues in a timely manner.
Proficiency in logic design principles.
Proficiency in programming techniques.
Experience with RTL analysis and/or PPA optimization using Invio, LEC and Genus.
Familiarity with GPU/CPU/SIMD Architecture and micro-architecture.
Ability to solve complex problems across multiple technical domains.
Ability to work well in a team and be productive under aggressive schedules.

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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.