ASIC Design Engineer

Cupertino,California,United States

Hardware

As an ASIC Design Engineer, the individuals primary responsibility will be RTL design. This will include chip architecture definition, block/function definition, specification, design, simulation and unit level verification of digital functions on Mixed Signal ASICs.

**Description**

-Work with system and architecture teams to understand the top level requirements of the digital functions and develop detailed specifications -Implement the function in Verilog RTL to specification Perform unit level testing on the RTL function -Support the DV team by writing self-checking tests as required -Support all design integration activities like Lint, CDC, Synthesis & ECO -Work with Physical Design Team on STA, physical, power and logical issues

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Key Qualifications**

Proven track-record in digital design including RTL design experience

Strong understanding of digital design flow including RTL simulation, logic synthesis, timing constraints, timing closure, STA, back annotation of parasitics, gate level simulation, equivalence checking

Defining methodology and creating infrastructure to support FPGA based prototyping

Flow automation scripts using Perl/Python, Tcl, and shell scripts

Experience in Low Power is desired

Power user of industry standard RTL Design & Synthesis tools. Knowledge of Extraction and STA methodology and tools

Knowledge of best practices with respect to implementation of digital logic

Experience in DisplayPort or DSP is preferred

Understanding of Design Verification and the ability to write self-checking test suites

Experience in hands-on lab evaluation and silicon bringup

Understanding of ASIC test methodology such as scan insertion, memory BIST and test pattern generation

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

BS 10 years of relevant experience. MS preferred.

**Additional Requirements**

**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 $170,700 and $300,200, 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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 (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) 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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