Apple

SoC Integration and Synthesis Engineer

Apple$130K — $180K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Engineering or related field + 3 years of industry experience required.
  • Expertise in digital design integration and synthesis methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience with all aspects of the chip development process.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Tcl, or Python.
  • Experience with RTL logic design or implementation on multi-million gate ASICs is a plus.
  • Ability to communicate effectively across teams.
  • Familiarity with AI tools and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Drive front-end integration activities including synthesis and logical equivalence checks.
  • Collaborate on methodology improvements to enhance synthesis quality of results.
  • Implement low power design strategies and validate power intent at the chip level.
  • Conduct RTL integration and create timing constraints for design synthesis.
  • Support the team with knowledge of front-end flows like Lint & LEQ while scripting as needed.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits and eligible employee stock programs.
  • Discounts on a range of products and free services.
  • Tuition reimbursement for formal education related to career advancement.
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses or commissions and relocation assistance.
Full Job Description
As an SOC/ASIC Integration & Synthesis Engineer, you will have responsibilities spanning various aspects of SOC design: - Drive all front-end integration activities like Integration, Synthesis, UPF, Logical Equivalence, ECO, etc. - Work closely on methodology improvements for improving synthesis QOR. - Work on Low power design, writing UPFs, close on power intent verification at the chip level. - Work on RTL integration, timing constraints, and synthesis of designs. - Knowledge of FE flows like Lint & LEQ and scripting is a plus Work closely with other engineers that are members of the SOC Design, SOC Design Verification, Emulation, STA, Power, and Physical Design teams. Minimum Qualifications BS degree + 3 years of industry experience is required. Preferred Qualifications Expertise in digital design integration, synthesis, UPF, timing analysis, and closure. Worked closely on improving low-power synthesis methodologies. Hands-on experience in all aspects of the chip development process with proficiency in front-end tools and methodologies Experience with scripting languages like Perl or Tcl or Python RTL logic design or implementation experience on multi-million gate ASICs will be a plus Ability to communicate effectively across all internal groups Attention to detail and desire to learn. Familiarity with modern AI tools and platforms, with the ability to adapt and learn new AI technologies as they emerge

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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Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
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+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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