SoC Power Spec Engineer

Apple, Inc.; San Diego (CA); Vor Ort; USD 142.000 - 263.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Comprehensive medical and dental care

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation support

Zusammenfassung

Apple, Inc. in San Diego, CA is seeking an engineer to model power dissipation at the SOC level for AI/ML accelerators, CPUs, GPUs, and media IPs. You will define power targets with system designers and verify models against silicon data, contributing to silicon optimization across Apple products.

The role requires a bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience and offers strong collaboration with multiple engineering teams to deliver power-efficient SoCs.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of industry experience.
• Deep knowledge of SOC architecture and power modeling.
• Understanding of VLSI design flow and CMOS tech is advantageous.

Aufgaben

• Model power dissipation at the SOC level for various IPs and applications.
• Collaborate with architecture, SOC design, and system design teams to define power targets.
• Work with lab/test teams to correlate models to silicon data.

Kenntnisse

Power modeling

SOC architecture

CPU/GPU/memory/ip power

Scripting

Data analysis

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

MSEE preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Do you have a passion for crafting new solutions? As part of our Silicon Engineering group, you will generate ideas and turn them into reality. You will be part of the team responsible for crafting state-of-the-art ASICs that are integral to many Apple products. We are looking for an engineer who will work on the modeling of power dissipation of various IPs and applications, including AI/ML and power modeling at the SOC/system level for Apple products. This role provides an opportunity to participate in optimization of a variety of leading edge chips for power-efficiency. You will collaborate across many teams including architecture, SOC design, and system design. The job also involves partnering with the lab and silicon characterization/validation teams on correlating the models to the silicon data.

Description

The job involves collaborating across many fields and playing a role of getting innovative products to millions of customers. You will have the opportunity to build new insights into silicon optimization, as well as work with architects, silicon design engineers, software developers, and be involved in silicon/model correlation efforts of mobile SoC design. Your main responsibilities will be:

• Modeling power dissipation at the SOC level, including Neural Engines, CPUs, Graphics, compute ( AI/ML) accelerators, media IPs, caches and fabric.
• Modeling power dissipation for customer use-cases.
• Interacting with the System designers, Technology team, Silicon Validation, and Product Engineering teams to define power targets at the SOC level, and the power delivery.
• Working with the power lab and test teams to correlate models to silicon data.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• We would prefer our SoC Power Spec Engineer to have the following qualifications:
• MSEE preferred
• Deep knowledge of SOC architecture and power modeling.
• Deep understanding of SOC building blocks including CPU, GPU, caches, memory and media IPs
• Skills in scripting and data analysis.
• Understanding of VLSI design flow and CMOS technology and background in EE.
• Ability to understand and model thermal control loops and throttling mechanisms.
• Strong teammate with excellent communication skills.

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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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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