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Cellular ASIC Methodology Engineer

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$171,600 - $302,200
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Hardware

Job Description

Apple is seeking a Cellular ASIC Methodology Engineer to join their Hardware Technologies group. This role focuses on developing and optimizing design and implementation methodology for integrated circuits across multiple areas including area efficiency, power optimization, and design technology co-optimization.

The position involves working with advanced process technologies (3nm, 2nm and beyond) to design innovative products at both block/IP-level and system-level. The engineer will be responsible for establishing design guidelines, developing EDA tool flows, and driving timing convergence improvements across design teams.

Key responsibilities include physical design optimization, analysis and validation of designs, power and performance optimization, and collaboration with multiple functional teams. The role requires expertise in VLSI design flows, strong programming skills, and the ability to work with various EDA tools and methodologies.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with SoC power flows, design technology co-optimization, and the ability to identify and solve scaling bottlenecks in new technology nodes. They should be capable of performing comprehensive analysis of design databases and silicon validation data to improve overall design metrics.

This position offers competitive compensation including base pay between $171,600 and $302,200, plus additional benefits such as stock options, comprehensive medical coverage, and educational reimbursement. The role is based in San Diego and requires working with cross-functional teams to deliver next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient cellular chips and system-on-chips (SoC).

At Apple, you'll be part of a team that's committed to innovation and excellence, working on products that impact millions of users worldwide. The company offers a collaborative environment where individual contributions are valued and there are numerous opportunities for professional growth and development.

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Responsibilities For Cellular ASIC Methodology Engineer

  • Establish design guidelines, methodologies, and standards for synthesis, place-and-route, timing closure, and signoff processes
  • Develop and optimize EDA tool flows
  • Drive timing convergence process improvements
  • Create and maintain comprehensive design flows, scripts, and automation tools
  • Identify utilization bottlenecks in physical design
  • Work with physical design teams on timing closure
  • Perform design technology co-optimization analysis
  • Conduct Spice simulations for PVT corners validation
  • Develop and implement voltage scaling and power optimization methodologies
  • Collaborate with technology and IP teams

Requirements For Cellular ASIC Methodology Engineer

Python
  • Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • VLSI background with hands-on experience in RTL to GDSII flows
  • Prior experience in doing Power, Performance, Area and Cost optimizations for SoCs
  • Experience with SoC power flows & Vmin optimization
  • Experience with Design Technology Co-optimization
  • Rapid prototyping and scripting of methodologies and test chip block implementation

Benefits For Cellular ASIC Methodology Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • Equity
  • Education Budget