SoC Correlation Product Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Austin, Texas is looking for a multifaceted engineer to develop system-level test programs for its next-generation SoC devices. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience, working closely with design and validation teams to optimize product performance through meticulous characterization and data analysis. Experience in scripting and cross-functional collaboration is preferred. Join us to contribute to innovations shaping technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of related experience.
• Experience with system level characterization and ATE.
• Understanding of PDN impact on Vmin and test programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform measurements impacting SoC power and performance.
• Work with design and manufacturing teams to address issues.
• Define plans, perform data analysis, and review correlations.

Skills

System level characterization

Cross-functional teamwork

Statistical data analysis

Scripting (Python, JMP, PERL)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you love crafting sophisticated solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that operates Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices. We promote innovation and new technology. The people who work here have reinvented and defined entire industries with the Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod and a multitude of groundbreaking Accessories. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices — strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. You should join us to help deliver the next amazing Apple product. We are seeking a multifaceted engineer to develop system level test programs for debug, characterization, qualification, and production of SoC devices. Are you ready for a challenge?!

Description

• Perform measurements that directly impact SoC power & performance for various next generation products.
• Work on groundbreaking technologies & new designs and collaborate with multiple multi-functional teams including design, validation, test, manufacturing, system test & software to identify issues and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with ATE and software teams to identify & develop case tests, benchmarks to be used in production testing, and characterization.
• Characterize multiple test setups, correlate to ATE and optimize production screening guardband for each system individually.
• Define characterization plans, perform statistical data analysis and drive correlation & data reviews across multiple cross-functional teams and sign off on all silicon characterization activities.
• Multi-task and manage multiple programs at different stages
• Central point of contact for multiple teams with direct impact on product.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 3 Years of Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with system level characterization using functional / virus like worst case use cases & correlating to ATE.
• Understanding of PDN impact on Vmin, ATE test content, system level test programs/ functional content and test hardware.
• Experience working with and driving cross functional teams.
• Statistical data analysis tools to perform high volume characterization & production data analysis.
• Experience in scripting (Python, JMP, PERL etc.) is a plus.

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