Circuits Implementation Engineer

Apple • Santa Clara, CA

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About The Position

As part of Apple’s Silicon Technologies group and Digital Custom Group (DCG), the Circuits Implementation Engineer helps define PPA targets for future system-on-chip (SoC) products and tracks the development of custom and SRAM designs throughout the design cycle, from feasibility through GDS. The role applies engineering, process, and technology fundamentals to support the design and manufacture of high-performance, power-efficient processors and SoCs.

The engineer collaborates with SRAM and custom-circuit teams and cross-functional design teams to develop specifications, analyze designs, establish PPA trends through layout and simulations, identify designs for upcoming SoCs and products, and track schedule, specification closure, PPA, and quality. The work contributes to Apple products including Mac, iPhone, iPad, AirPods, HomePod, and Apple Watch.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working within a SoC design cycle.
• Experience developing custom circuits and SRAM/Register File designs for low-power, low-voltage, and high-performance applications.
• Experience with custom-circuit design methodology.
• Experience leading or managing projects.
• Knowledge of cache design or architecture, memory hierarchy, and scripting.
• Solid understanding of industry-standard design tools.
• Deep understanding of nanometer device physics, leakage mechanisms, and technology interactions with device behavior.

Responsibilities

• Analyze designs to define PPA targets for current and future technology nodes.
• Work with SRAM and custom-circuit teams to formulate design specifications.
• Perform layout and simulations to establish PPA trends.
• Finalize the SRAMs and custom designs to be built for upcoming SoCs and products.
• Work with cross-functional design teams to define specifications, track dependencies, and provide technical solutions.
• Track SRAM and other custom-design development for schedule, specification closure, PPA, and quality.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level