SoC Power Flow Methodology Engineer

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Austin;
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Summary 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 and capabilities for low-power chip design. Your work will fuel Apple’s next-generation chips!

Responsible for developing and improving low-power flow algorithms using AI and machine learning, which significantly impacts the work of many designers involved in mobile system-on-chips.

Description In this role, you’ll develop innovative automated tools and capabilities for the Silicon Engineering Power team. Your contributions will enable the creation of chips with unprecedented power efficiency. You’ll be involved in the architecture, implementation, and validation of advanced low-power design and verification workflows. Additionally, you’ll shapelow-power strategies for emerging technologies.

Your responsibilities will encompass the development of flows and tools for power analysis,optimization, and verification, seamlessly integrated into stages such as RTL development/verification, synthesis, or place-and-route (P&R). You’ll actively leverage various AI tools to innovate new solutions and enhance existing ones. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with design teams to address queries, resolve issues, and ensure the smooth adoption of these methodologies.

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

Preferred Qualifications Solid grasp of VLSI designs and SOC design processes.

Enthusiasm for scripting and leveraging low-power expertise to innovate software solutions.

Enthusiasm for leveraging AI/ML to innovate low-power methodologies and flows.

Experience in flow development and algorithm design using Python/Perl/TCL.

Demonstrated proficiency in contemporary software testing and development methodologies.

Familiarity with low-power principles (e.g., low-power design techniques) is advantageous.

Pay & Benefits 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 $142,300 and $263,300, 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

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

Pay & Benefits 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…