SoC Design/Integration & Synthesis Engineer

$175,800 - $312,200/Yr

Apple - Cupertino, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Cupertino, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As an SOC/ASIC Integration & Synthesis Engineer at Apple, you will play a crucial role in the design and integration of system-on-chip (SOC) solutions. This position involves driving front-end integration activities, improving methodologies for synthesis quality of results (QOR), and ensuring low power design through effective power intent verification. You will collaborate with various engineering teams to implement complex chips using cutting-edge technologies, contributing to the development of extraordinary products and services.

Responsibilities

• Drive all front-end integration activities including Integration, Synthesis, UPF, Logical Equivalence, and ECO.
• Work on methodology improvements to enhance synthesis QOR.
• Engage in low power design, writing UPFs, and verifying power intent at the chip level.
• Perform RTL integration, timing constraints, and synthesis of designs.
• Utilize knowledge of FE flows like Lint & LEQ and scripting.

Requirements

• BS degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Expertise in digital design integration, synthesis, UPF, timing analysis, and closure.
• Experience with synthesis/integration of RTL and basic understanding of UPF.
• Hands-on experience in chip development processes with proficiency in front-end tools and methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, or Python.
• RTL logic design or implementation experience on multi-million gate ASICs.

Nice-to-haves

• Knowledge of PNR (Place and Route) is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all internal groups.
• Attention to detail and a desire to learn.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted products and free services.
• Reimbursement for certain educational expenses, including tuition.
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
• Relocation assistance.