Custom Circuits Design Engineer

Who you are

You have a strong background in hardware engineering, particularly in custom circuits design, with experience in developing advanced digital megacells such as SRAM memories and ML accelerators. Your expertise in ASIC design allows you to contribute effectively to high-performance and low-power SOC projects. You are familiar with circuit design principles and have hands-on experience with SPICE simulation and power analysis, ensuring that your designs meet stringent performance and efficiency requirements. You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with cross-functional teams to define specifications and requirements for new projects. Your analytical skills enable you to perform detailed design analysis and functional verification, ensuring that your designs are robust and reliable. You are passionate about innovation and enjoy the challenge of turning imaginative ideas into reality, contributing to groundbreaking projects that impact millions of customers.

Desirable

Experience with silicon bring-up and verification processes is a plus, as is familiarity with statistical design methodologies. A background in machine learning applications within hardware design would also be beneficial, allowing you to integrate cutting-edge technologies into your projects. You are eager to learn and grow within a dynamic team, and you appreciate the importance of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

What you'll do

In this role, you will be at the forefront of SOC design efforts, collaborating with various engineering disciplines to create innovative solutions. You will develop custom circuits aimed at improving chip power efficiency, working closely with the power team and architects to define specifications and requirements. Your responsibilities will include performing design, analysis, and modeling/simulation, as well as conducting circuit-level specifications and schematic capture. You will utilize SPICE simulation for margin verification across process, voltage, and temperature variations, ensuring that your designs are resilient under different operating conditions. You will also engage in functional verification and silicon bring-up, playing a critical role in the successful launch of new products. Your contributions will directly impact the speed and quality of getting functional products to market, allowing Apple to deliver exceptional experiences to its customers.

What we offer

Apple provides a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation thrives. You will have the opportunity to work on state-of-the-art technologies and contribute to projects that shape the future of hardware design. The company values your growth and development, offering resources and support to help you advance your career. You will be part of a team that is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in custom circuits design, and your work will have a meaningful impact on millions of users worldwide. Apple also offers competitive compensation and benefits, ensuring that you are rewarded for your contributions to the team and the company.