SoC Power Validation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 182,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products & services

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an EMIR/Power Integrity Methodology Engineer in Cupertino to verify power grid integrity for SOCs and set IR drop targets. You will develop flows for power integrity analysis tools and collaborate with timing, package, and board teams to ensure grid reliability.

The role requires a bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience, with preferred expertise in Redhawk/Voltus, spice simulations, and library characterization. Relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop experimental flows for power integrity analysis tools using CAD flow—simulations include input from timing, package, and board level abstraction.
• Drive initial assessment of static IR drop, instantaneous voltage drop (IVD), and power grid noise for jitter analysis in power grids.
• Determine settings for SOC analysis for different types of grids, including electro-migration/IR/IVD analysis.
• Work with physical design and timing teams to analyze simulation results, verify that power grid integrity targets are met, and enhance simulation flow.
• Explore new tools and methodologies for power grid integrity.

Skills

Power grid analysis

ASIC design methodology

Cross-functional collaboration

Spice simulations

Library characterization

Technical writing

STA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Redhawk

Voltus

Job description

EMIR/Power Integrity Methodology Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

The SOC hardware development team is looking for a motivated candidate to fill a full-time position. The primary role is to verify the integrity of the power grid. This includes setting the static IR drop and instantaneous voltage drop (IVD) targets for multiple SOCs and verifying that targets are met.

Description

The main responsibility of this role is to provide initial assessment of power grids for new chips and new technology, define settings for power grid simulations, and verify power grid integrity. The candidate will be expected to:

• Develop experimental flows for power integrity analysis tools using CAD flow — simulations include input from timing, package, and board level abstraction.
• Drive initial assessment of static IR drop, instantaneous voltage drop (IVD), and power grid noise for jitter analysis in power grids.
• Determine settings for SOC analysis for different types of grids, including electro-migration/IR/IVD analysis.
• Work with physical design and timing teams to analyze simulation results, verify that power grid integrity targets are met, and enhance simulation flow.
• Explore new tools and methodologies for power grid integrity.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• The candidate should have experience in ASIC design methodology with an emphasis on power grid analysis.
• Expert user of Redhawk, Voltus, or other equivalent power grid analysis tool.
• Strong understanding of power grid integrity and reliability.
• Experience in physical design implementation, STA preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work on a team since the position requires interfacing with cross functional teams.
• Experience in spice simulations and library characterization.
• Good technical writing skills.
• 3+ years of experience preferred.

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
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition

This role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.

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