AI/ML Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance (possible)

Job summary

Apple, Inc. in Santa Clara, CA, is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer to help shape the design of cutting-edge ASICs within the Digital Design Engineering group.

You will apply ML to circuit analysis, QA, and silicon debugging, and collaborate across teams to bring innovative ideas to life. The role emphasizes applying AI to improve PPA tradeoffs, design efficiency, and delivery quality, with opportunities for relocation and discretionary bonuses.

Qualifications

• MS and a minimum of 3 years of VLSI industry experience.
• Knowledge of digital circuit behavior, PPA tradeoffs, and timing/power/noise modelling.
• Experience applying AI/ML techniques to improve circuit design, workflow efficiency, and delivery quality.

Responsibilities

• Apply AI/ML techniques to circuit design analysis, characterization, QA, and silicon debug.
• Explore custom circuit design areas and identify AI opportunities.
• Define goals and specs for each initiative and provide end‑to‑end solutions from concept to implementation.
• Benchmark ROI with measurable metrics: design improvements, efficiency, quality, and turnaround time.

Skills

AI/ML techniques

VLSI understanding

Digital circuit behavior

PPA tradeoffs

Timing/power/noise modelling

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

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 and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Your efforts will be groundbreaking. You'll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they've never before envisioned. You will join an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the‑art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Machine Learning Engineers!

Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come‑up with new insights, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. In this critical and high‑visible role, there are tremendous opportunities to extend the power of machine‑learning technology into circuit domain and bring groundbreaking innovations to the best silicon design team in the world.

You will perform the following:

• Play a strategic role of applying AI/machine-learning techniques to your (and colleagues') daily work, including circuit design analysis, characterization, QA, and silicon debug.
• Explore areas in custom circuit design and identify initiatives to apply AI technologies.
• Define the goal and spec for each initiative.
• Provide end‑to‑end solutions, from ideas to implementation.
• Benchmark the return on investment (ROI) with measurable metrics: improved designs, higher efficiency, better quality control, faster turnaround time, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

MS and a minimum of 3 years of VLSI industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Basic knowledge of digital circuit behavior, PPA tradeoffs, and timing/power/noise modeling

Experience of using AI/ML techniques to achieve better PPA of circuit design, higher workflow efficiency, and better quality in deliveries

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 $150,400 and $225,300, 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.