SoC Prototyping Engineer: Hardware Innovation

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 115,773 - 194,700; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino seeks a prototyping engineer to emulate a complex SoC. You will review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specs, and collaborate with design and micro-architecture teams to meet functional and performance goals.

You’ll contribute to Synthesis/Place & Route and timing optimization while planning custom hardware. Strong foundation in CPU/SOC fundamentals, digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, test-benches, and scripting (Unix, Python, C/C++) is required; FPGA

Qualifications

• Understanding of CPU & SOC architecture/design fundamentals.
• Strengths in digital logic design, Verilog, SystemVerilog, test-benches, simulation and debug.
• Experience in scripting/programming is desired - Unix, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Experience with FPGA is a plus.
• Hardware/System design, tools, debug, lab experience are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, creative attitude and enthusiastic team player.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrate the desire to take on diverse challenges.

Responsibilities

• Review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specifications.
• Work closely with design & micro-architecture teams to understand the functional & performance goals of the design.
• Work on Synthesis / Place & Route, timing optimization, develop plans for custom hardware.
• Work independently & manage deliverables to align with project goals plus support cross-functional engineering efforts.

Job description

Apple in Cupertino seeks a prototyping engineer to emulate a complex SoC. You will review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specs, and collaborate with design and micro-architecture teams to meet functional and performance goals.

You’ll contribute to Synthesis/Place & Route and timing optimization while planning custom hardware. Strong foundation in CPU/SOC fundamentals, digital logic, Verilog/SystemVerilog, test-benches, and scripting (Unix, Python, C/C++) is required; FPGA