ASIC Power Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 126,000 - 191,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Francisco is seeking an expert in wireless silicon development. The role focuses on low-power architecture and power modeling to enhance product efficiency. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong ASIC power knowledge along with scripting proficiency. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $126,800 to $190,900 and generous benefits including medical coverage and educational reimbursements.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee stock programs

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
• ASIC power knowledge important.
• Experience with Power tools, e.g. PTPX and Power Artist.

Responsibilities

• Define power-efficient SOC architecture and schemes.
• Estimate pre-silicon power.
• Collect pre-silicon power data using power flow and tools.

Skills

ASIC power knowledge

Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Perl or Python)

Strong problem solving and analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power tools (e.g., PTPX and Power Artist)

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

Would you like to join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy-efficient / low-power design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering teams.

Description

In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of low-power architecture, power modeling and correlation efforts with a critical impact on getting functional products to hundreds of millions of customers quickly. You will work on power modeling, analysis and correlation tasks for wireless communication SoCs.Will you join us and do the best work of your life here?

Responsibilities

• Define power-efficient SOC architecture and schemes, write power spec.
• Estimate pre-silicon power, build wireless application and atomic power model with high accuracy.
• Define and generate power vectors with Design and DV support.
• Collect pre-silicon power data using power flow and tools.
• Analyze and identify power reductions.
• Support post-silicon power correlation.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree.
• ASIC power knowledge.
• Experience with Power tools, e.g. PTPX and Power Artist.
• Understand ASIC logic design.
• Knowledge of low power design and UPF.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Shell, Perl or Python).
• Basic knowledge on common SOC components, e.g. CPU, fabric, peripherals and PCIe.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pre-silicon Power modeling experience.
• Actual low power design experience.
• Wireless knowledge, including WIFI, BT and UWB.
• ASIC PD, STA knowledge.
• In depth knowledge of common SOC components, e.g. CPU, fabric, peripherals and PCIe.
• Post-silicon functional debug and power correlation experience.

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 $126,800 and $190,900, 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
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.