ASIC Design Engineer
Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? 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 processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple's devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. Apple's Silicon Engineering team is looking for a highly skilled and motivated ASIC Design Engineer to join our dynamic group! In this role, we develop custom SoCs that drive the performance and efficiency of Apple's products. We work on cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver groundbreaking solutions.
Description
Design and Development: Design, implementation, and verification of complex ASICs. Develop RTL using SystemVerilog and perform synthesis. Verification: Engage with simulation-based and formal verification teams to ensure robust design validation. Integration and Testing: Collaborate with hardware and software teams to integrate digital designs into complex SoCs. Timing and Power Analysis: Conduct timing analysis and power optimization to achieve PPA goals. Documentation and Reporting: Create detailed micro-architecture and design documentation.
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Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's Degree with +10 Years of Experience.
- Experience: ASIC design, including RTL design and verification. Hands-on experience with ASIC design tools and methodologies is essential.
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in SystemVerilog, RTL design, synthesis, and timing analysis.
- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, work effectively in cross-functional teams.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality designs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with high-speed I/O design and protocols. Knowledge of PCIe is a plus.
- Familiarity with custom ASIC design and FPGA prototyping.
- Hands on experience in all aspects of front-end chip development process (e.g., CDC/RDC, LINT, LEC, etc.).
- Knowledge of low-power design techniques and power optimization strategies.
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .
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