Silicon Prototyping Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 115,773 - 194,700; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino seeks a prototyping engineer to emulate a complex SoC. You will review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specs, and collaborate with design and micro-architecture teams to meet functional and performance goals.

You’ll contribute to Synthesis/Place & Route and timing optimization while planning custom hardware. Strong foundation in CPU/SOC fundamentals, digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, test-benches, and scripting (Unix, Python, C/C++) is required; FPGA

Qualifications

• Understanding of CPU & SOC architecture/design fundamentals.
• Strengths in digital logic design, Verilog, SystemVerilog, test-benches, simulation and debug.
• Experience in scripting/programming is desired - Unix, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Experience with FPGA is a plus.
• Hardware/System design, tools, debug, lab experience are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, creative attitude and enthusiastic team player.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrate the desire to take on diverse challenges.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specifications.
• Work closely with design & micro-architecture teams to understand the functional & performance goals of the design.
• Work on Synthesis / Place & Route, timing optimization, develop plans for custom hardware.
• Work independently & manage deliverables to align with project goals plus support cross-functional engineering efforts.

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly and we are hiring all levels from junior to senior engineers to join our prototyping team.

Description

As a prototyping engineer you will be responsible for emulating a complex SOC & are expected to:

• Review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specifications.
• Work closely with design & micro-architecture teams to understand the functional & performance goals of the design.
• Work on Synthesis / Place & Route, timing optimization, develop plans for custom hardware.
• Work independently & manage deliverables to align with project goals plus support cross-functional engineering efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

• Understanding of CPU & SOC architecture/design fundamentals.
• Strengths in digital logic design, Verilog, SystemVerilog, test-benches, simulation and debug.
• Experience in scripting/programming is desired - Unix, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Experience with FPGA is a plus.
• Hardware/System design, tools, debug, lab experience are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, creative attitude and enthusiastic team player.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrate the desire to take on diverse challenges.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors with 0 years of experience.

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 $115,773 and $194,700 annualized, 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 may 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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