Apple · 2 months ago
Debug SoC Design Engineer
Irvine, California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expApple is seeking a Debug SoC Design Engineer to join their growing wireless silicon development team. This role involves designing CPU-based subsystems for high performance, low power wireless SoCs, collaborating with architects and IP developers to define and implement debug features, and guiding validation engineers in diagnosing issues.
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Responsibilities
RTL ownership of debug and trace hub - development, assessment, and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals
Micro-architecture development and specification - Work with a cross-functional team of silicon and software experts to explore and define architectural debug features, develop micro-architectural details, and arrive at a detailed specification
Verification - support the verification team in test bench development and simulation/emulation for functional verification of debug features
Performance/power correlation - assist performance/power teams to diagnose suspected bottlenecks or overconsumption
Validation - Aid in debug of silicon issues at SoC level by employing the necessary debug features
Collaboration with multi-disciplinary groups to make sure designs are delivered on time and with the highest quality by incorporating proper checks at every stage of the design process
Qualification
Required
BS with 10+ years relevant experience
Familiarity with the ASIC design flow
Knowledge of digital design, SoC architecture, and HDL languages like Verilog
Familiarity with design methodologies and industry standard EDA tools
Preferred
Knowledge and understanding of microprocessor debug such as CoreSight and other debug techniques
Shown experience writing micro-architecture specifications and converting them to design
Experience with AXI/AHB bus fabric and processor sub-systems
Understanding of UPF and low-power design & implementation techniques
Self-starter and willingness to learn
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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