SoC UPF Methodology Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA

5h

About The Position

In this role, your main objective will be to enhance our Unified Power Format (UPF) methodologies, refining power intent specification, execution, and validation to support state- of-the-art mobile SOCs. Key responsibilities encompass: • Enhancing power intent coverage via advanced static and dynamic verification techniques. • Developing tailored UPF solutions to align with unique project requirements. • Overseeing UPF deployment and sign-off for frontend (FE) and place-and-route (P&R) stages. • Conducting thorough power intent assessments on custom circuitry. • Partnering with design and verification teams to troubleshoot and fix UPF-related workflow challenges. • Integrating AI/ML technologies to optimize UPF processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in relevant field
• A minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in UPF implementation and verification.
• Proficiency in scripting with languages like Python and Tcl.
• Understanding of CMOS power design principles.
• Experience applying AI/ML to coding and workflow optimization.
• Knowledge of multi-voltage static verification tools (e.g., VSILP/VCLP, CLP).
• Familiarity with the complete RTL-to-GDSII design flow.
• Strong communication abilities for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Enhancing power intent coverage via advanced static and dynamic verification techniques.
• Developing tailored UPF solutions to align with unique project requirements.
• Overseeing UPF deployment and sign-off for frontend (FE) and place-and-route (P&R) stages.
• Conducting thorough power intent assessments on custom circuitry.
• Partnering with design and verification teams to troubleshoot and fix UPF-related workflow challenges.
• Integrating AI/ML technologies to optimize UPF processes and methodologies.

What This Job Offers

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