Summary
Posted: Feb 24, 2025
Weekly Hours: 40
Role Number:200592485
Apple is seeking an enthusiastic strategic silicon development engineer for the Mac system design team. The candidate will help with silicon concept and feature development, system partitioning and silicon architecture, project management with Internal design and 3rd party vendors including troubleshooting of the silicons and their applications in the system. The Mac organization is looking for an outstanding engineer to support the system-level architecture, design, execution and validation aspects of Mac and Datacenter products development. The candidate will work within the Mac System organization and should have deep knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of mixed-signal silicon development, execution and failure analysis.
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Description
As a silicon engineer, you will work with Mac system architecture and design teams to define, architect and troubleshoot mixed signal ICs. The role involves coordination with cross-functional partners within Apple and outside of Apple during the development, execution and integration of the ICs in the Mac systems. The candidate should be able to drive actions with internal and external silicon design teams proactively and independently ; those actions include but not limited to the following : Author ERS that defines the IC and collect feedback from cross-functional teams. Conduct detailed design reviews for ICs for all aspects of the design including Analog IPs, Digital IPs, silicon process, memory architecture, communication interfaces, etc. Conduct reviews for methodologies and silicon executions processes that include digital and analog design flows, Clock Trees, IOs, DFT, DV, STA, CDC, etc. Conduct reviews for PD (Physical Design), ESD, Packaging, ATE, Bench validation, Qualification, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S or M.S EE Degree with 10 years relevant work experience
- Familiarity with all aspects of Mixed Signal Silicon development including proven experience in analog design processes, Digital design processes and silicon processes
- Ability to manage complex silicon projects with internal and external silicon design teams including silicon fabs and IC test houses.
- Lab testing expertise for evaluation boards and systems hosting mixed signal ICs.
- Highly motivated, self-starter, able to work well with multi-functional teams in dynamic work environment.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to guide critical investigations and decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph. D EE with minimum 5 years experience.
- Deep knowledge in DFT, DV, FA (Failure Analysis) techniques, memory interfaces, low speed and high speed communication interfaces and IC Packaging.
- Proven experience with computer system level partitioning and silicon architecture.
- Excellent documentation and communication skills, ability to work independently, a desire to mentor, and demonstrated ability to innovate are required.
- Occasionally travel in the US and overseas to meet with internal design teams or 3rd party vendors.
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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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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- Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.