Logic Library Development Lead

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Library Development Manager to lead the design and characterization of standard cell libraries for Apple products in cutting-edge processor projects. You will work with the custom circuits team to deliver high-quality libraries in tight timelines.

The role emphasizes AI-driven development, experience with Verilog/VHDL, EDA tools, and cross-functional collaboration to meet product requirements and performance targets.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• MS EE preferred.
• Experience with library characterization, timing/power/CCS noise/variation modeling, and EDA flows.

Responsibilities

• Drive internal AI based library development requirements.
• Drive logic library requirements for Apple products with design teams and CAD/foundry/tool vendors.
• Enable new technology requirements in logic library development flows with foundry and internal teams.
• Lead library characterization, modeling, GenAI, QA activities.
• Collaborate with cross functional organizations on product requirements.

Skills

Python

Verilog/VHDL

EDA tools

Team leadership

Data analytics / ML basics

TCL/Perl

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering or related field

MS EE preferred

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

SPICE simulation

DFT concepts

Library characterization tools

Job description

Do you have passion to join a world-class Digital Design Engineering group and take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking and groundbreaking ideas to the real world. You’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never-before envisioned. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Library Development Manager to lead libraries for Apple Products in today’s cutting edge technologies. In this highly visible role, you will be at the heart of a processor design effort, working with the custom digital circuits team, with focus on delivering quality products to market quickly.

Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our cutting-edge processor design in deep submicron technologies, and on standard cell library designs. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new insights, as well as work with a team of talent engineers. In this role on our custom circuits team, you will:

• Drive internal AI based library development requirements
• Drive logic library requirements for Apple products with internal design teams and CAD/foundry/tool vendors.
• Enable new technology requirements in logic library development flows, working with foundry and internal technology teams.
• Lead library characterization, modeling, genAI, QA activities.
• Collaborate with cross functional organizations on product requirement

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• MSEE preferred*
• Proven track record of leading highly competitive teams and delivering on time.
• Background in Library Characterization, Timing/Power/CCS Noise/Variation Modeling, Liberty Formats, Spice simulation, Static Timing and Power Analysis flows, etc.
• Knowledge of timing modeling of large custom macros and complex sequential flops.
• Exposure to Design For Test, scan concept and write DFT friendly RTL
• Understands all aspects of implementation specification, design, timing, power, and flow automation.
• Data analysis and ML knowledge to study data trend and perform QA on big dataset with automation
• Experience in using Python/TCL/Perl
• Knowledge of FE modeling/Verilog and/or VHDL, and experience with various EDA tools for characterization, synthesis, place-route, Verilog simulation, spice simulation, formal verification, DRC/LVS, RC extraction and/or library characterization.
• Proven understanding of device physics and process.
• Familiar with foundry ecosystem and benchmarking practice.

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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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