Digital/Mixed Signal Modeling/Verification Engineer

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Digital/Mixed Signal Modeling/Verification Engineer to verify the functionality and performance of Apple’s premier SoCs.

You will own RNM/SystemVerilog behavioral modeling of analog/RF blocks and set up AMS environments with analog designers, working in a fast-paced hardware team. The role focuses on developing self-checking models, creating assertions, and debugging complex testbenches to ensure compliance with analog and digital specs across the large SoC.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 10+ years of experience.
• Strong fundamentals in analog/RF circuit theory/topologies.
• Experience with Cadence mixed-signal verification environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop RNM RF/Analog models in SystemVerilog.
• Develop models with self-checking techniques.
• Assess required model accuracy level for verification goals.
• Develop assertions to ensure analog/digital specs are respected and provide digital verification criteria.
• Work with Analog designers setting up AMS simulation environment.
• Debug complex chip digital-on-top testbenches and identify root causes of failures.

Skills

Analog/RF theory

Self-checking techniques

Debug complex testbenches

AMS simulation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence mixed signal verification

SystemVerilog

AMS environment setup

Job description

Digital/Mixed Signal Modeling/Verification Engineer

Does making the next great technology product excite you? Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, our new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We bring passion and dedication to our job and when you are a part of that team there's no telling what you could accomplish. Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple’s premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology organization, and we’d love to have you join us.

You will own RNM/SystemVerilog behavioral modeling and verification of analog/RF blocks (regulators, bandgaps, data converters, LNA/PA, mixers, PLLs) inside a large SoC, including self-checking models, assertions for analog/digital specs, and AMS environment setup with analog designers

Description

In this role, you will own the modeling and verification of advanced analog/RF blocks residing within a large SoC.

Responsibilities

• Development of RNM RF/Analog models in SystemVerilog.


• Develop models with self-checking techniques.


• Assess required model accuracy level depending on verification goals.


• Develop appropriate assertions to ensure analog/digital specs are respected and provide digital verification passing criteria.


• Work with Analog designers setting up AMS simulation environment.


• Debug complex chip digital-on-top testbenches and seek root causes for failures.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.


• Strong fundamentals in analog/RF circuit theory/topologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc and 7 years of relevant industry experience.


• Experience working with Cadence mixed signal verification environment.


• Ability to read analog schematics and extract related main functionality.


• Experience modeling mixed signal/RF blocks including biasing networks, power regulators, bandgaps, Opamp's, OTA's, data converters, LNA, PA, mixers, couplers, splitters, combiners, etc…


• Experience modeling high frequency PLL's is desired.

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.

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