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Silicon Supplier Excellence Engineer

Boulder, COOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Silicon
  • IP suppliers
  • A19
  • M5
  • R1 SoCs
  • micro-architecture specification
  • pre-silicon activities
  • simulation
  • emulation
  • verification

Nice to have

  • EDA tools
  • large technical teams
  • mixed-signal integrated circuit design
  • fab
  • package
  • product engineering

Role summary

Apple is seeking a senior design engineer to lead technical engagements with silicon and IP suppliers for groundbreaking technologies. This role involves all phases of silicon development, from micro-architecture specification and pre-silicon activities (simulation, emulation, verification) to post-silicon activities (bring-up, validation, characterization, qualification) and high-volume manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Electrical Engineering or related field with 20 years of relevant experience, proven expertise in digital and mixed-signal IC design, SOC implementation, and front-end/back-end digital tool suites. Preferred qualifications include deep knowledge of EDA tools, leadership in various engineering disciplines, and strong program management and communication skills.

At Apple, we craft the future of technology and make the impossible happen. From iPhones, to Macs and to the all new Apple Vision Pro; it all starts with a vision made possible through Apple Silicon. The groundbreaking A19, M5 and R1 SoCs are the result of planning and execution that were many years in the making. Come join us to do your life's best work in this rare opportunity to help define the next big thing that will surprise and delight the world!

Description


Apple has an extraordinary opportunity for a senior level design engineer to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon and IP suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies. We seek individuals with significant experience with all phases of silicon development spanning micro-architecture specification, pre-silicon activities (e.g. simulation, emulation and verification), post-silicon activities (e.g. bring-up, validation, characterization and qualification), and implementations. You will also have knowledge of digital, analog and memory technology product development and productization tasks required for high volume manufacturing, including characterization, validation, qualification, and statistical analysis.

Minimum Qualifications


BS in Electrical Engineering or related field + 20 years relevant experience. Proven experience in digital and mixed-signal integrated circuit design and design automation tools. SOC Implementation Skills. Hands on experience with the front end and back end digital tool suites, i.e. place and route, synthesis and design verification.

Preferred Qualifications


Deep knowledge of EDA tools and approaches for managing both the design complexity and large technical teams. Demonstrated experience in digital, mixed-signal, analog, or memory integrated circuit design, fab, package, product, test, applications, or reliability engineering leadership. Strong communication and program management skills are required. Comfortable with dynamic schedule driven development, crisis management, and directing multi-functional debug efforts. Excellent verbal and written social skills.

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