ASIC Power Engineer

San Diego,California,United States

Hardware

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**Description**

In this highly visible role, you will be responsible for SOC power simulation, SOC use case power analysis, and drive the future SOC power optimization. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of talented engineers. The main responsibility of this role is to drive the SOC power modeling and optimization for very power efficient products - Work with architects to define interesting power use-cases - Define power targets and work with cross-functional team to meet the power targets - Define test cases within the design verification teams environment - Generate pre-silicon power estimation - Analyze and identify power reduction and drive - Develop SOC power model on new architecture design, providing power data for performance/power trade-offs - Understand interactions of the product at the software and system level that impact power The job also involves partnering with the lab and silicon characterization team on correlating models to the silicon data

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Key Qualifications**

Hands on experience with PTPX and Power Artist power analysis tools

Experience in SOC power simulation, modeling, and analysis flow

Experience in ASIC power estimation, analysis and optimization

Familiarity with script writing in python, Perl or TCL

Understanding of electrical properties of on-die PDN, power gating, package and system power delivery

Familiarity with power impact at architecture, logic design, and circuit levels

Familiarity with SOC design Flow and Methodology

Strong communication to collaborate with different groups

Familiarity of WiFi or BT Standards is a plus

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

BS and 3 years of relevant industry experience

**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 $131,500 and $243,300, 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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