Silicon Prototyping Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock purchase plan

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a prototyping engineer in Cupertino, CA, to emulate a complex System on Chip (SoC) and develop prototyping plans.

You will work closely with design and micro-architecture teams to understand goals and implement plans for synthesis, timing optimization, and custom hardware. You will independently manage deliverables and support cross-functional engineering efforts while applying strong digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, and scripting/coding skills in a fast-paced hardware

Qualifications

• BS (EE or CS) required.
• Understanding of CPU & SOC architecture/design.
• Strong digital logic design, Verilog/SystemVerilog, test-benches, simulation and debugging.

Responsibilities

• Emulate a complex SoC and develop prototyping plans and specifications.
• Collaborate with design & micro-architecture teams to meet functional and performance goals.
• Contribute to Synthesis/Place & Route, timing optimization and plans for custom hardware.
• Manage deliverables to align with project goals and support cross-functional engineering efforts.

Skills

CPU & SOC architecture

Digital logic design

Verilog/SystemVerilog

Test-benches/SIM

Scripting/Programming

FPGA

Hardware design & debugging

Communication & teamwork

Education

BS in EEs or CS

Tools

FPGA tools

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.

Description

As a prototyping engineer you will be responsible for emulating a complex SOC & are expected to:Work closely with the team, 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

• BS (EE or CS) required and 0 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental CPU & SOC architecture/design.
• 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.

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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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.
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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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