Apple · 3 months ago
SoC Machine Learning Design Engineer
Austin, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple believes that its products begin with its people, driving innovation through a diverse team. The SoC Machine Learning Design Engineer will be part of a hands-on development team focused on designing the next generation of Apple products, utilizing machine learning expertise to improve productivity and optimizations in SoC design processes.
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Responsibilities
As a member of the SoC design machine learning team, you will be part of a dynamic team that is building the most efficient application processors on the planet, powering the next generation of Apple products
Your expertise in machine learning will be instrumental in optimizing for efficiency, quality and speed for our chip-design process
You’ll play a crucial role in developing generative AI and machine learning solutions for optimizations in RTL Design, Verification, and Power/Performance/Area efforts
You will collaborate closely with our internal multi-functional teams as well as the AIML organization at Apple to understand domain-specific needs and tailor machine learning solutions to these domains
As part of this role, you will keep abreast of emerging technologies in machine learning and chip design to ensure our solutions remain state-of-the-art
Qualification
Required
Minimum of BS + 10 years relevant industry experience
Preferred
Practical experience and knowledge of generative AI and modern machine learning methods
Experience with any of the following: RAG systems including embedding models, retrieval strategies, and context optimization techniques
Generative AI pipeline development
AI evaluation and testing proficiency including designing test suites and implementing human evaluation frameworks
Experience with AI coding assistants
Experience with AI infrastructure protocols such as MCP
Experience with Deep neural networks and reinforcement learning is a plus
Solid math background and understanding of algorithms and data structures
Experience with current deep learning frameworks, such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX or MLX
Experience with hardware description languages like Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL
Experience with Chip design and verification front end flows is a plus: Working verification experience with UVM testbenches
Working experience with front-end tools such as Static timing analysis and CDC/RDC
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work efficiently in cross-functional teams
Master's or PhD with relevant publications preferred but not required
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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