Custom Circuit RTL Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 249,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Santa Clara is seeking a Custom Circuit RTL Design Engineer to collaborate on SoC design efforts. The role involves designing RTL models for SRAM arrays, working with various teams to ensure functionality and integration into chips. Ideal candidates will have a BS and 3 years of experience, with knowledge in digital design and RTL coding. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage, retirement plans, and opportunities for stock ownership.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• In-depth knowledge of digital design and RTL coding.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement behavioral RTL models for custom SRAM arrays.
• Work closely with DV teams to verify functionality.
• Develop test plans and methodology for test benches.

Skills

Digital Design

Behavioral RTL Coding

Scripting Language

Education

BS

Tools

Verilog

System Verilog

ESPCV

LEC

Job description

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

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Description

In this highly visible role as a Custom Circuits RTL Design Engineer, you will be at the center of a SoC design effort collaborating with all teams, with a critical impact on getting bug-free functional products to market quickly. This requires you to work closely with the circuit design team to review design and architecture specifications and with various design teams across the SoC partitions to understand the use cases and corner conditions to develop test plans. Furthermore, you will be required to develop the methodology for test benches and coverage monitors for functional coverage and assertions. You will also work on improving the RTL methodology as applicable to simulation and emulation scenarios.You will have the responsibilities as follows:- Design and implement behavioral RTL models for various custom SRAM arrays.- Work with logic/architecture team to determine specifications and assertions for custom SRAM arrays.- Work closely with custom circuit team to review schematics and understand how the RTL must model it.- Work closely with DV teams to verify functionality.- Work with SOC teams to successfully integrate custom RTL design into chip.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of digital design, behavioral (including emulation-friendly) and structural RTL coding especially as it pertains to SRAM and register file design
• Knowledge of Verilog, System Verilog and experience with industry standard simulators and waveform debugging tools
• Knowledge of regression and revision control tools, and scripting language (python / perl)
• Knowledge of industry standard design and verification tools, such as ESPCV and/or LEC
• Knowledge of regression and revision control tools.
• Basic knowledge of viewing and understanding custom circuit schematics
• Knowledge of custom circuit and SRAM design and DFT (ATPG/MBIST) is desirable.

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 $136,300 and $248,700, 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.

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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