Apple - Cupertino, CA

posted 5 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Cupertino, CA
10,001+ employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Hardware Engineer at Apple, you will be part of a dynamic team that is responsible for the development of groundbreaking custom silicon and hardware technologies. This includes working on various components such as battery systems, application processors, storage controllers, and sensors silicon across Apple's entire product line. You will have the opportunity to engage in real challenges that the team faces, as well as contribute to upcoming products that will delight millions of customers. The role requires a strong technical foundation, initiative, and the ability to learn new technologies quickly. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as you will be collaborating with some of the best engineers in the world. The Hardware Technologies team encompasses several areas of hardware design, including RTL Design, Design Verification, Physical Design, Modeling/Performance Engineering, CAD Engineering, Signal Integrity/RF Engineering, Embedded Engineering, Power/Battery Engineering, Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering, IC Packaging Engineering, Silicon Validation, Platform Engineering, Digital Circuit Design, and SoC Low Power Design. Each of these areas presents unique challenges and opportunities for innovation, allowing you to explore your interests and develop your skills in a supportive environment. In RTL Design, you will assist in the verification and lab bring-up of advanced mixed-signal circuits, requiring knowledge of chip architecture, RTL design, and Verilog/System Verilog. Design Verification focuses on ensuring the functionality of first silicon, while Physical Design involves collaborating with various teams to deliver top-notch designs. As a Modeling/Performance Engineer, you will write code for modeling and performance analysis of GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs. The role of a CAD Engineer involves developing chip-level design methodologies and flows, while Signal Integrity/RF Engineers work on developing SoCs for mobile devices, addressing complex coupling issues and multi-radio coexistence problems. Embedded Engineers will work on software development for testing Apple's SoCs, while Power/Battery Engineers will focus on electronic circuit design for microcontroller-based systems. Analog/Mixed Signal Engineers will design AMS circuits, and IC Packaging Engineers will develop advanced packaging technologies. Silicon Validation Engineers will work at the intersection of hardware and software to validate Apple's SoCs, and Platform Engineers will build prototypes and emulation models. Digital Circuit Designers will develop custom digital circuits, and SoC Low Power Designers will optimize power efficiency across Apple products. This role is ideal for motivated individuals who are eager to tackle challenges and contribute to the future of technology at Apple.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the verification and lab bring-up of advanced mixed-signal circuits in RTL Design.
  • Enable the production of fully functional first silicon in Design Verification.
  • Collaborate with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams in Physical Design.
  • Write code for modeling and performance analysis for GPUs, CPUs, and SoCs in Modeling/Performance Engineering.
  • Develop and support chip-level design methodologies and flows as a CAD Engineer.
  • Engage with cross-disciplinary teams to develop SoCs in Signal Integrity/RF Engineering.
  • Develop, port, release, maintain, and enhance software for testing Apple's SoCs in Embedded Engineering.
  • Design and develop electronic circuits for microcontroller-based systems in Power/Battery Engineering.
  • Work on analog mixed signal circuits in Analog/Mixed Signal Engineering.
  • Develop advanced packaging technologies for SoCs in IC Packaging Engineering.
  • Perform silicon bring-up and system-level validation of Apple's SoCs in Silicon Validation.
  • Build prototypes and emulation models in Platform Engineering.
  • Develop custom digital circuits and optimize performance in Digital Circuit Design.
  • Optimize SOC power through modeling and analysis in SoC Low Power Design.

Requirements

  • Previous internship/co-op or project work in computer architecture, VLSI, design, logic design, or circuit design.
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields.
  • Experience with C/C++, Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, and/or Spice is beneficial.
  • Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related fields.
  • Will be graduating with a minimum of a Bachelor's degree by September 2023.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in chip development environment with RTL and verification.
  • Knowledge of inter-module communication protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, etc.).
  • Familiarity with embedded systems and low-level software development.
  • Prior RF circuit design and EM modeling experience.
  • Experience in batteries, portable consumer electronics, or automotive electronics.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Dental insurance coverage
  • 401k retirement savings plan
  • Paid holidays
  • Flexible scheduling options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee discount programs
  • Wellness programs
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