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Apple · 4 days ago

SoC RTL Design Engineer

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and customer experiences. They are seeking a SoC RTL Design Engineer to work closely with various teams to define, develop, and deliver high-quality RTL designs for their chip components, ensuring timely and efficient production.

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Responsibilities

Work with architecture team to define the design microarchitecture hierarchy and interfaces and develop microarchitecture spec. Refine the spec with reviews with other teams
Develop RTL design of one or more blocks following established design guidelines based on microarchitecture spec. Own all aspects of RTL development design
Work and collaborate with other designers in the group to deliver results
Integrate common/shared IP blocks to design and optimize memories/hard macros required for the block
Work with front-end synthesis/STA teams to ensure timing for the block is met
Work with power/performance and functional verification team to ensure high quality of the block
Work 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

RTL designMicroarchitecture specificationSynthesisVerificationDRAM memory controller designInterconnect designFront-end toolsHighly organizedSchedule drivenInterpersonal skillsSelf-starter

Required

In-depth knowledge of the chip micro-architecture and digital logic design
Work with architecture team to define the design microarchitecture hierarchy and interfaces and develop microarchitecture spec
Refine the spec with reviews with other teams
Develop RTL design of one or more blocks following established design guidelines based on microarchitecture spec
Own all aspects of RTL development design
Work and collaborate with other designers in the group to deliver results
Integrate common/shared IP blocks to design and optimize memories/hard macros required for the block
Work with front-end synthesis/STA teams to ensure timing for the block is met
Work with power/performance and functional verification team to ensure high quality of the block
Work 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

Preferred

A consistent track record of dedication designs in high volume production for low power applications
Experience in driving microarchitecture and developing specification for logic designs
Consistent record of RTL design on large sophisticated designs
Solid working experience with synthesis, power, performance and verification team to develop and deliver high quality RTL design timely
Strong interpersonal skills are a must, as the candidate will talk to a lot of diverse groups within the company
Self-starter, highly motivated, highly organized, and schedule driven is a must
Familiarity with all front-end tools including lint, CDC, synthesis is a plus
Knowledge of high speed DRAM memory controller design or interconnect design is highly preferable

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
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Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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