Apple

Gate-level IR/EM CAD/NLP Engineer

Apple$130K — $180K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum BS in a relevant field with 10 years of industry experience
  • Proficient in programming languages like Python and familiar with UNIX environment
  • Experience in developing machine learning algorithms, specifically in EDA applications
  • Strong understanding of electrical engineering concepts related to IR/EM analysis
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and coordinate projects with minimal oversight
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills in technical settings
  • Knowledge of physical design, extraction, and EDA tool flows.

Responsibilities

  • Develop innovative ML applications for interaction with EDA software
  • Generate customized reports and dashboards to address IR/EM issues
  • Automate and streamline IR/EM analysis and signoff processes
  • Collaborate with various design groups to address IR/EM requirements
  • Work with EDA vendors to enhance efficiency and capacity
  • Design and implement interactions with extensive compute infrastructure
  • Utilize natural language processing techniques to improve user experiences.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Directly impact Apple product experiences
  • Gain knowledge across various disciplines in silicon design
  • Engage with a broad range of projects and innovative solutions.
Full Job Description
As a key member of our best-in-class CAD Group, you will be part of developing an analytic platform to identify and recommend solutions to signoff IR/EM analysis. You will have the opportunity to acquire a broad spectrum of knowledge spanning various disciplines and stages of silicon design, also applying machine learning (ML) and large language modeling (LLM) technologies to provide more accurate and efficient design feedback. These LLM applications encompass tasks such as large data summarization, information retrieval, triage, and chatbot development, alongside traditional silicon design areas such as static/dynamic IR analysis, signal/power grid extraction, STA timing, signal/power EM analysis, and signoff. The successful candidate will excel in dynamic, collaborative working environments and exhibit a hands-on, enthusiastic, self-motivated approach, with a strong drive to succeed in challenging settings. If you are eager to tackle challenges with innovative solutions, deliver exceptional user experiences, and pay meticulous attention to detail, this role may be the perfect fit for you. As a member of our team, your contributions will directly impact the experiences of millions of Apple customers in delivering state of the art processors to the wide range of Apple products. In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include: Developing innovative ML and large language model applications to understand, explain, and interact with EDA (electronic design automation) software. Designing and implementing their interaction with our extensive compute infrastructure. Generating customized reports and dashboards to identify IR/EM issues and recommended solutions to improve power grid integrity. Identifying opportunities to automate and streamline various IR/EM analysis and signoff flows. Support and collaborate with design groups (Physical-design and integration, Circuit-design / Power / Package & System / Technology) on their IR/EM requirements for various analysis flows. Work side by side with EDA vendors to enhance and develop solution to improve efficiency and capacity. Experience in developing object-oriented programs, utilizing data structures, and writing algorithms Experience in writing machine learning algorithms, implementing natural language processing (NLP), or using large language models in industry applications Experience in EDA Tool, CAD flow or TFM (Tool Flow Methodology) Proficiency with UNIX shell environment, Python, and code revision control Minimum requirement of BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience Knowledge in some of the PNR implementation and/or EMIR analysis flow Experience in electrical engineering machine learning applications Experience with large language models, including fine-tuning, retrieval augmented generation, and prompt engineering Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with little to no oversight Excellent communication and presentation skills Experience in EMIR analysis and some of the related flows - extraction, timing, noise, simulation, physical design and/or verification Experience leading industry electrical engineering-focused software development projects

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

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Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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