SoC Power Flow Methodology Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino is seeking a passionate engineer to join the Silicon Technologies Low Power group. You will develop low-power flow algorithms and automated tools that power next-generation chips, spanning RTL development, synthesis, and place-and-route.

You’ll leverage AI/ML and scripting to drive innovative solutions and collaborate with design teams to ensure smooth adoption of these methodologies. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a relevant field.
• Strong grasp of VLSI/SOC design processes preferred.
• Experience with scripting and low-power expertise to innovate software solutions.
• Familiarity with AI/ML to innovate low-power methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop low-power flow algorithms and automated tools for power analysis and verification across RTL, synthesis, and P&R.
• Architect, implement, and validate advanced low-power design/workflows.
• Collaborate with design teams to adopt methodologies and address queries.

Skills

VLSI/SOC design

AI/ML for flows

Software testing methodologies

Low-power design principles

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Python

Perl

TCL

Job description

Summary

Are you passionate about crafting solutions to intricate challenges? Join the Low Power groupat Silicon Technologies and contribute to the development of cutting-edge technology andcapabilities for low-power chip design. Your work will fuel Apple’s next-generation chips!Responsible for developing and improving low-power flow algorithms using AI and machinelearning, which significantly impacts the work of many designers involved in mobile system-on-chips

Description

In this role, you’ll develop innovative automated tools and capabilities for the SiliconEngineering Power team. Your contributions will enable the creation of chips withunprecedented power efficiency. You’ll be involved in the architecture, implementation, andvalidation of advanced low-power design and verification workflows. Additionally, you’ll shapelow-power strategies for emerging technologies.Your responsibilities will encompass the development of flows and tools for power analysis,optimization, and verification, seamlessly integrated into stages such as RTL development/verification, synthesis, or place-and-route (P&R). You’ll actively leverage various AI tools toinnovate new solutions and enhance existing ones. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with designteams to address queries, resolve issues, and ensure the smooth adoption of thesemethodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid grasp of VLSI designs and SOC design processes.
• Enthusiasm for scripting and leveraging low-power expertise to innovate software solutions.
• Enthusiasm for leveraging AI/ML to innovate low-power methodologies and flows.
• Experience in flow development and algorithm design using Python/Perl/TCL.
• Demonstrated proficiency in contemporary software testing and development methodologies.
• Familiarity with low-power principles (e.g., low-power design techniques) is advantageous.