Mixed Signal RTL Design Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced RTL Design engineer to contribute to advanced mixed-signal circuit blocks in Cupertino.

You will write RTL code, create detailed design specs, and collaborate closely with system architects, circuit designers, and design verification engineers to ensure high-quality silicon. Responsibilities include driving timing closure with the PD team, using LINT/CDC/RDC tools, and supporting silicon bring-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of RTL design and Verilog/SystemVerilog.
• Experience collaborating with physical design teams and PD timing closure.
• Familiarity with LINT, CDC, RDC and design verification techniques.

Responsibilities

• RTL coding of blocks for advanced mixed-signal circuits.
• Write detailed design specifications and collaborate with system architect and designers.
• Use formal tools to guarantee RTL quality and support design verification.
• Assist timing closure and silicon bring-up with the PD team.

Skills

RTL design

Verilog

SystemVerilog

Mixed-signal concepts

Algorithm development

Scripting languages

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Verilog simulators

linters

clock domain crossing checkers

Synthesis

DFT

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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