Mixed Signal RTL Design Engineer

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

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is seeking an engineer to RTL code blocks for advanced mixed-signal circuits (digital side). You will write detailed design specifications and work closely with the system architect, circuit designers and design verification engineers to deliver high-quality silicon.

Formal tools like LINT, CDC, RDC will be used to guarantee RTL quality. You will support design verification, assist timing closure with the PD team, and help bring up silicon, ensuring robust, scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of RTL design and Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Experience collaborating with PD teams and design verification engineers.

Responsibilities

• RTL coding of blocks for advanced mixed-signal circuits (digital side).
• Write detailed design specifications and collaborate with system architect, circuit designers and verification engineers.
• Use formal tools like LINT, CDC, RDC to guarantee RTL quality.
• Support design verification to ensure bug-free silicon.
• Work with the PD team for timing closure and silicon bring-up.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Mixed-signal concepts

Algorithm development

Front-end tools

Scripting languages

Communication/presentation

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering

Tools

Verilog simulators

Linters

Clock-domain crossing checkers

Synthesis

Static timing

DFT

SystemVerilog assertions

Design verification techniques

Perl

Python

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Specify, design and help in the verification and lab bring up of advanced mixed‑signal circuits (digital side).

Description

In this job, you will be responsible for RTL coding of blocks specified by you or others for advanced mixed signal circuits. You will be writing detailed design specification and will be in close collaboration with the system architect, circuit designers and design verification engineers. Formal tools like LINT, CDC, RDC will be used to guarantee RTL quality. Supporting design verification to ensure bug free silicon. Working with the PD team for timing closure for your designs and finally supporting silicon bring up.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of RTL design
• Deep knowledge of Verilog and System Verilog
• Good knowledge of Mixed signal concepts
• Good knowledge of Algorithm development
• Working experience with physical design teams
• Good Knowledge of front‑end tools (Verilog simulators, linters, clock domain crossing checkers)
• Good knowledge of synthesis, static timing , DFT is a plus
• Good knowledge of System‑Verilog assertions, checkers and other design verification techniques are a plus
• Good knowledge of scripting languages. Perl and Python are plusses.
• Good communication and presentation skills

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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