SoC UPF Methodology Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple seeks a senior UPF engineer in Beaverton, OR to advance low-power chip design. You will refine UPF methodologies and expand power intent coverage, enabling robust verification across mobile SOCs.

Responsibilities include deploying UPF for frontend and P&R stages, performing power assessments on custom circuitry, and collaborating with design teams to resolve UPF workflow challenges. BS plus 10+ years required, with expertise in UPF and scripting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; minimum 10 years of industry experience.
• Experience with UPF implementation and verification.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Tcl.
• Knowledge of CMOS power design principles.
• Experience applying AI/ML to coding and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Enhance UPF methodologies for power intent coverage using advanced verification techniques.
• Develop tailored UPF solutions to match project requirements.
• Oversee UPF deployment and sign-off for frontend and place-and-route stages.
• Conduct power intent assessments on custom circuitry.
• Collaborate with design and verification teams to troubleshoot UPF workflow challenges.
• Integrate AI/ML technologies to optimize UPF processes and methodologies.

Skills

UPF implementation

UPF verification

Python

Tcl

AI/ML in design

RTL-to-GDSII flow

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

VSILP/VCLP

CLP

Job description

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!You’ll play a crucial role in exploring AI/ML to design the workflow for the next generation ofUPF. Additionally, you’ll refine our existing UPF framework and ensure its seamless integrationand rigorous verification across our mobile products.

Description

In this role, your main objective will be to enhance our Unified Power Format (UPF)methodologies, refining power intent specification, execution, and validation to support state-of-the-art mobile SOCs.

Key responsibilities encompass:

• Enhancing power intent coverage via advanced static and dynamic verification techniques.
• Developing tailored UPF solutions to align with unique project requirements.
• Overseeing UPF deployment and sign‑off for frontend (FE) and place-and‑route (P&R) stages.
• Conducting thorough power intent assessments on custom circuitry.
• Partnering with design and verification teams to troubleshoot and fix UPF-related workflow challenges.
• Integrating AI/ML technologies to optimize UPF processes and methodologies.

Minimum Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in UPF implementation and verification.
• Proficiency in scripting with languages like Python and Tcl.
• Understanding of CMOS power design principles.
• Experience applying AI/ML to coding and workflow optimization.
• Knowledge of multi-voltage static verification tools (e.g., VSILP/VCLP, CLP).
• Familiarity with the complete RTL-to-GDSII design flow.
• Strong communication abilities for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

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