Apple · 18 hours ago
ASIC Power Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$172K/yr - $302K/yr
10+ years expApple is seeking an ASIC Power Engineer to drive SoC power simulation, analysis, and optimization for next-generation wireless SOC products. The role focuses on SoC power estimation and optimization for power-critical wireless products, requiring collaboration with engineers to integrate innovative power solutions and achieve industry-leading power efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Perform comprehensive SoC power simulation and analysis using PtPx and PPRTL tools across multiple wireless use cases and operating scenarios
Develop and maintain accurate power models for new wireless SoC architectures, enabling early power-performance trade-off analysis during design phases
Collaborate with silicon design teams, architects, and verification engineers to define power-critical test scenarios and establish realistic power targets for wireless connectivity features
Drive pre-silicon power estimation and post-silicon correlation activities, working closely with Silicon validation teams to validate and refine power models against measured silicon data
Identify and quantify power optimization opportunities across architecture, RTL, and physical implementation levels, providing actionable recommendations to design teams
Analyze system-level power interactions between wireless subsystems and other SoC components to optimize overall power efficiency
Create and maintain automated power analysis flows and methodologies to support multiple concurrent SoC development programs
Present power analysis results and optimization strategies to cross-functional teams and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related technical field and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Hands-on experience with PtPx and PPRTL power analysis tools
Experience in SoC power simulation, modeling, and analysis flow development
Experience in ASIC power estimation, analysis and optimization methodologies
Experience in power model development for IPs
Hands-on experience in correlating pre-silicon power models with measured silicon data and driving model accuracy improvements through systematic debugging
Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, Perl, or TCL
Preferred
Understanding of electrical properties of on-die PDN, power gating, package and system power delivery
Hands-on experience with SoC power domains and power management unit (PMU) interactions in complex multi-core chipsets
Knowledge of power impact at architecture, logic design, and circuit levels
Experience in power model development for complex SoCs
Familiarity with SoC design flow and methodology
Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively across multiple engineering disciplines
Knowledge of WiFi or Bluetooth standards and protocols
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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