SoC FE Implementation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA, is hiring an SOC/ASIC Front-End Implementation Engineer to drive front-end integration, synthesis, UPF details, and timing closure for multi-million gate ASICs.

The role emphasizes low-power design, power intent verification at chip level, and close collaboration with SOC teams. Strong scripting skills (Perl/Tcl/Python) and excellent communication are preferred.

Qualifications

• BS degree + 3 years of industry experience required.
• Expertise in digital design integration, synthesis, UPF, timing analysis, and closure.
• Hands-on experience across chip development with frontend tools and methodologies.
• Scripting experience in Perl, Tcl, or Python is a plus.
• RTL design or implementation on multi-million gate ASICs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drive all front-end integration activities: integration, synthesis, UPF, logical equivalence, ECO, etc.
• Improve synthesis QOR through methodology improvements and low-power design
• Work on RTL integration, timing constraints, and synthesis of designs
• Collaborate with SOC Design, Verification, Emulation, STA, Power, and Physical Design teams

Skills

Digital design integration

Synthesis

UPF

Timing analysis

Closure

Front-end tools

Scripting (Perl/Tcl/Python)

RTL logic design

Communication

AI tools awareness

Education

BS degree

Tools

LEQ

Lint

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. Join us to help deliver the next phenomenal Apple product. Do you enjoy working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will be part of a group that defines flows and methodologies in all these fields that help Apple implement complex chips with the best QOR (quality of results) and PPA (power, performance, and area) using cutting-edge technologies. We are searching for a talented engineer to join our exciting team of problem solvers.

Description

As an SOC/ASIC FE Implementation Engineer, you will have responsibilities spanning various aspects of SOC design:- Drive all front-end integration activities like Integration, Synthesis, UPF, Logical Equivalence, ECO, etc.- Work closely on methodology improvements for improving synthesis QOR.- Work on Low power design, writing UPFs, close on power intent verification at the chip level.- Work on RTL integration, timing constraints, and synthesis of designs.- Knowledge of FE flows like Lint & LEQ and scripting is a plusWork closely with other engineers that are members of the SOC Design, SOC Design Verification, Emulation, STA, Power, and Physical Design teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree + 3 years of industry experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in digital design integration, synthesis, UPF, timing analysis, and closure.
• Worked closely on improving low-power synthesis methodologies.
• Hands-on experience in all aspects of the chip development process with proficiency in front-end tools and methodologies
• Experience with scripting languages like Perl or Tcl or Python
• RTL logic design or implementation experience on multi-million gate ASICs will be a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively across all internal groups
• Attention to detail and desire to learn.
• Familiarity with modern AI tools and platforms, with the ability to adapt and learn new AI technologies as they emerge

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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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