IP Integration Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple is seeking an analog mixed-signal IP integration engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area to verify and flawlessly integrate third‑party IP into Apple’s SOCs. The role involves working with cross‑functional teams and external vendors, with occasional travel.

You will define IP requirements, review deliverables, and support front‑end/backend design teams. Strong RTL, Verilog/SystemVerilog experience and an understanding of SOC design flows are highly valued.

Qualifications

• BS degree in technical subject area and a minimum 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience with Verilog modeling and model validation is a plus
• Experience with standards like PCI Express, MIPI, USB or DisplayPort is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities, productive, able to meet aggressive deadlines
• Experience in RTL design, verification or integration
• Deep knowledge and experience with front-end tools such as simulation, synthesis, lint, logic equivalence, static timing analysis, CDC, RDC, and UPF
• Familiarity with SOC design flow and verification methodologies
• Good understanding of DFT requirements for SOCs
• Experience writing Verilog, SystemVerilog, SVA hardware description languages

Responsibilities

• Define and specify deliverable requirements for IP provided by external vendors
• Driving discussions with vendors regarding these requirements, their design and verification methodology
• Review IP quality on incoming deliverables
• Provide support to Apple SOC front-end and back-end design teams for integrating the IP

Skills

Verilog/SystemVerilog

RTL design/verification

IP integration

Communication skills

Ownership / initiative

Education

BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Verilog modeling

SystemVerilog

SVA

Front-end tools: simulation, synthesis, lint, STA, CDC, RDC, UPF

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and especially motivated Analog Mixed Signal IP Integration Engineer! As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to work on upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every day!

Description

In this highly visible role, you will support the integration of 3rd party IP in the SOCs developed by Apple. Your job is to verify that the IP deliverables are meeting Apple's high quality standards and get flawlessly integrated. The role involves working closely with different cross-functional teams within Apple as well as with external vendors. Occasional travel might be required.

Responsibilities

• Define and specify deliverable requirements for IP provided by external vendors
• Driving discussions with vendors regarding these requirements, their design and verification methodology
• Review IP quality on incoming deliverables
• Provide support to Apple SOC front-end and back-end design teams for integrating the IP

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in technical subject area and a minimum 10 years relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Verilog modeling and model validation is a plus
• Experience with standards like PCI Express, MIPI, USB or DisplayPort is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong initiative and ownership of responsibilities, productive, able to meet aggressive deadlines
• Experience in RTL design, verification or integration
• Deep knowledge and experience with front-end tools such as simulation, synthesis, lint, logic equivalence, static timing analysis, CDC, RDC, and UPF
• Familiarity with SOC design flow and verification methodologies
• Good understanding of DFT requirements for SOCs
• Experience writing Verilog, SystemVerilog, SVA hardware description languages

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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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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