ASIC Power Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $171,600–$302,200 / yr
Posted: 52 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · ASIC Power Engineer

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As an ASIC Power Engineer in our wireless SOC organization, you will play a pivotal role in developing highly energy-efficient silicon solutions that enhance user experiences at the product level. Your responsibilities include defining power-efficient SOC architecture, writing power specifications, estimating pre-silicon power consumption, and building accurate atomic power models for wireless communication SoCs. You will also generate power vectors with design and DV support, collect pre-silicon power data using advanced tools like PTPX and Power Artist, analyze power reductions, and ensure post-silicon power correlation. This role requires expertise in low-power design, UPF, scripting languages such as Shell or Python, and a deep understanding of SOC components including CPUs and fabrics. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in pre-silicon power estimation and modeling, actual low-power design work, and knowledge of wireless technologies like Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Skills

PTPX Power_Artist UPF Python Shell Perl ASIC low_power_design wireless_communication WIFI BT UWB PCIe problem_solving analytical_skills

What you'll do

Define power-efficient SOC architecture and write power specifications.
Estimate pre-silicon power consumption with high accuracy.
Build wireless application and atomic power models.
Collect and analyze pre-silicon power data using specialized tools.
Identify opportunities for power reduction in designs.
Support post-silicon power correlation efforts.

What we're looking for

10+ years of relevant experience in ASIC power engineering.
Expertise in low-power design and UPF.
Proficiency with Power tools like PTPX and Power Artist.
Strong scripting skills in Shell, Perl, or Python.
Comprehensive understanding of SOC components including CPU and fabric.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities for power analysis.
Experience in pre-silicon power estimation and modeling.

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