Custom Circuit Pathfinding Lead

Company: Apple Inc.
Location: Santa Clara
Posted on: March 12, 2023

Job Description:

Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital group, you'll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Your efforts will be groundbreaking, often literally. Join us, and you'll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they've never-before envisioned! You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing pioneering ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Circuits Engineers to design advanced custom digital megacells (SRAM memories, on-chip sensors, ML accelerators data path) used in a high performance / low power SOC. Key Qualifications

• Experience in one or multiple of the following areas is highly desirable: Machine learning accelerators, non-volatile memory circuits, memory subsystems, 3D integration / new packaging technologies, advanced device technologies, design /technology co-optimization (DTCO).
• Deep understanding of deep submicron device physics, leakage mechanisms, technology interactions with device behavior for logic, SRAM and NVM memories.
• Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data; and use scripting to support efficient handling of ATE data.
• Familiar with mixed signal verification and behavioral models for mixed signal blocks.
• Familiar with digital flow from RTL to GDS.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python /Perl or others) and CAD automation tools.
• Knowledge of industry standard circuit and design tools.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills. Ability to propose and get buy-in new initiatives and communicate effectively with internal / external teams. Description Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, with a critical impact and playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. You will perform the following:--- Lead the custom digital / memory path finding activities with collaboration between technology/ circuit design and product design teams.--- Work with multidisciplinary teams (technology, chip design, platform architecture) to propose and design new circuits and technologies that improve the overall chip PPA.--- Perform feasibility analysis and implement new custom circuits to improve chip power efficiency. Build test chips to evaluate the implementations.--- Perform design, analysis, modeling/simulation, circuit level specifications, schematic capture, spice simulation / margin verification across PVT, statistical design, functional verification and silicon bring up--- Work closely with layout team to complete the design and oversee the layout quality--- Develop modeling strategies of new emerging memory components from transistor level to systems behavior.--- Develop statistical models for new memory bitcells and implement solutions to improve the reliability and system level impact. Education & Experience BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience Additional Requirements
  • Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
  • 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 $121,000 and $230,000, 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.

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