ASIC Digital Design Engineer Lead

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

Relocation option

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking senior engineers to lead technical engagements with silicon suppliers for next-generation devices. You will define, develop and productize custom silicon while working with multi-functional teams and external vendors.

The role focuses on architecture, verification and validation of silicon, driving vendor methodologies to Apple standards, and delivering bug-free first silicon within tight schedules.

Qualifications

• Hands-on FPGA emulation, silicon bring-up, characterization, or debug are required in two or more areas.
• Experience with mixed-signal design is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist architecture, implementation, verification, emulation and validation of custom silicon.
• Trade off issues against system limitations to meet specs.
• Help improve engineering requirement documents for custom silicon.
• Work with internal teams to ensure documents meet needs.
• Collaborate with external vendors on micro-architecture, verification and emulation.
• Drive vendor methodologies to meet Apple standards.
• Aim for bug-free first silicon to meet ambitious schedules.

Skills

FPGA emulation

Silicon bring-up

Characterization

Debug

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Are you a leader? Do you want to utilize your engineering background to make big things happen? Can you influence, connect, get results and communicate effectively? Can you deliver on a predictable and dynamic schedule? We have an extraordinary opportunity for senior level engineers to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies.The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom silicon for all mobile products including iPhone, iPad, and AppleTV. Apple is looking for remarkable applicants for our Display Digital Design lead role to work with multi-functional teams and external vendors to define, develop and productize the next generation of devices.

Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our hardware development effort where you will collaborate with all subject areas, playing a strategic role of 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 vendors to promote efficiency in the Silicon community. We value your technical understanding of digital design principles. Here are the main responsibilities of this role:

• Assist in architecture, implementation, verification, emulation and validation of custom silicon
• Trade off specific issues against system limitations
• Help improve engineering requirement specification documents for custom silicon
• Work with internal teams to assure that documents meets needs
• Work with external vendors in developing micro-architecture, verification and emulation of custom silicon
• Drive vendor’s methodology to meet Apple standards
• Target to achieve bug free first silicon to meet ambitious product schedules

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience in at least two of the following: Hands-on experience with FPGA emulation, silicon bring-up, characterization or debug.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ Years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with mixed signal design.
• Experience with display interconnect standards such as MIPI, DP, HDMI.
• Experience with display pipeline elements and/or TCON development.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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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