Summary
Posted: May 21, 2024
Role Number: 200509888
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. We have a critical impact on getting high quality functional products to millions of customers quickly and we are hiring all levels from junior to senior engineers to join our prototyping team.
Description
As a prototyping engineer you will be responsible for emulating a complex SOC & are expected to: - Work closely with the team, review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specifications. - Work closely with design & micro-architecture teams to understand the functional & performance goals of the design. - Work on Synthesis / Place & Route, timing optimization, develop plans for custom hardware. - Work independently & manage deliverables to align with project goals plus support cross-functional engineering efforts.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Key Qualifications

• You have advanced knowledge of CPU & SOC architecture/design an industry standard interfaces
• You have strong knowledge of FPGA tool flows; Synthesis, Partitioning, Place & Route: ProtoCompiler, Synplify, Identify, ISE, Vivado, etc.
• Experience in multi-FPGA partitioning and constraining of synthesis; Design optimizations with respect to FPGA limitations.
• You are experienced in scripting/programming - ideally Unix, Python, Perl, Tcl, Make, C/C
• Strengths in Verilog, SystemVerilog, test-benches, simulation, automation and debug.
• Experience with cutting edge FPGA devices such as Xilinx Virtex 7/UltraScale/UltraScale is a plus.
• Hardware/System design, tools, debug, lab experience and vendor interface are a plus.
• Experience with Strong analytical skills, creative attitude and enthusiastic teammate.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrate the desire to tackle diverse challenges.

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Education & Experience
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
Additional Requirements
Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $161,700 and $284,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.
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