STA Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Cupertino seeks an ASIC STA Engineer to own timing closure and verification across the SOC. You will collaborate with multiple SOC teams to develop timing constraints and drive robust, high‑quality IP delivery for leading mobile silicon.

A Bachelor's degree with substantial experience is required; familiarity with Primetime and Synopsys tools is preferred. The role offers strong compensation, benefits, and stock programs with the chance to impact Apple’s next generation SoCs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 10+ years of experience preferred.
• Strong fundamentals in digital design and timing concepts.
• Experience with STA tools and front-end flows is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own full chip and block timing closure across SOC projects.
• Develop and maintain timing verification methodology and flows.
• Generate block and full chip timing constraints and resolve timing issues.

Skills

Digital design

Scripting TCL

Perl scripting

Timing concepts

Communication across teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Primetime

Galaxy Constraint Analyzer

Synthesis

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here at Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next phenomenal Apple product. Do you enjoy working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will get the unrivaled and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every single day. Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? We are searching for a hardworking engineer to join our exciting team of problem solvers. Come join our team and be responsible for leading edge IP development and coordinating with multiple SOC teams. In this role, you will work collaboratively with various SOC teams to execute design and integration tasks for the high quality IP deliverables.

Description

As an ASIC STA Engineer, you will have responsibilities spanning various aspects of SOC design: Full chip and block level timing closure ownership throughout the entire project. Develop and maintain methodology and flows related to timing verification and closure. Generation of block and full chip timing constraints. Work on Apple SoC (System-on-Silicon) chips in deep sub-micron technologies targeted for high end mobile applications. Work closely with various multi-functional teams on resolving complex timing issues for major building blocks of complex SoCs.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree + 10 Years of Experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong fundamentals in the area of Digital design
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Proficient in scripting languages (TCL and Perl)
• Familiarity with ASIC design timing concepts
• Exposure in STA tools (Primetime) is a plus
• Familiarity with front end tools and methodologies such as Synthesis, Logic equivalence checks
• Familiarity in Constraint analysis and debug, using industry standard tools such as Synopsys GCA (Galaxy Constraint Analyzer) is desirable but not required
• Knowledge of timing corners/modes, process variations and signal integrity related issues is a plus
• Ability to commnicate optimally across all internal groups

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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