ASIC Power Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior role in its wireless silicon development team focused on low power architecture, power modeling and correlation. You will define power-efficient SOC architecture, build models and collect pre-silicon data to drive energy efficiency for billions of devices.

The position requires strong ASIC power knowledge, scripting skills and experience with low power techniques. Location is Sunnyvale, CA, with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• ASIC power knowledge required.
• Experience with power tools such as Power PX and Power Artist.
• Understanding of ASIC logic design and low power techniques (UPF).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Perl or Python).

Responsibilities

• Define power efficient SOC architecture and schemes, write power spec.
• Build wireless application and atomic power model with high accuracy.
• Define and generate power vectors with Design and DV support.
• Collect pre-silicon power data using power flow and tools.
• Analyze and identify power reductions.
• Support post-silicon power correlation.

Skills

ASIC power knowledge

Scripting languages

Understand ASIC logic design

Low power design & UPF

Power modeling experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

Power PX

Power Artist

Job description

Would you like to join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy efficient / low power design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering teams. In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of low power architecture, power modeling and correlation efforts with a critical impact on getting functional products to hundreds of millions of customers quickly. Will you join us and do the work of your life here?

Description

In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of low-power architecture, power modeling and correlation efforts with a critical impact on getting functional products to hundreds of millions of customers quickly. In this role, you are going to work on power modeling, analysis and silicon validation tasks for wireless communication SoCWill you join us and do the best work of your life here?

Responsibilities

• Define power efficient SOC architecture and schemes, write power spec.
• Build wireless application and atomic power model with high accuracy.
• Define and generate power vectors with Design and DV support.
• Collect pre-silicon power data using power flow and tools.
• Analyze and identify power reductions.
• Support post-silicon power correlation.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• ASIC power knowledge.
• Experience with Power tools, e.g. PTPX and Power Artist.
• Understand ASIC logic design.
• Knowledge of low power design and UPF.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Perl or Python).
• Basic knowledge on common SOC components, e.g. CPU, fabric, peripherals and PCIe.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Wireless knowledge, including WIFI, BT and UWB.

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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