SoC UPF Methodology Engineer

Apple2 months ago
San Diego, CA, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Job Objective

In this role, your main objective will be to enhance our Unified Power Format (UPF) methodologies, refining power intent specification, execution, and validation to support state-of-the-art mobile SOCs. Key responsibilities encompass:

  • Enhancing power intent coverage via advanced static and dynamic verification techniques.
  • Developing tailored UPF solutions to align with unique project requirements.
  • Overseeing UPF deployment and sign-off for frontend (FE) and place-and-route (P&R) stages.
  • Conducting thorough power intent assessments on custom circuitry.
  • Partnering with design and verification teams to troubleshoot and fix UPF-related workflow challenges.
  • Integrating AI/ML technologies to optimize UPF processes and methodologies.

Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in relevant field and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.

  • Expertise in UPF implementation and verification.
  • Proficiency in scripting with languages like Python and Tcl.
  • Understanding of CMOS power design principles.
  • Experience applying AI/ML to coding and workflow optimization.
  • Knowledge of multi-voltage static verification tools (e.g., VSILP/VCLP, CLP).
  • Familiarity with the complete RTL-to-GDSII design flow.
  • Strong communication abilities for effective collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.

Required Skills

Multi-voltage static verification tools (e.g., VSILP/VCLP, CLP)
CMOS power design principles
RTL-to-GDSII design flow
AI/ML for coding and workflow optimization
UPF implementation and verification
Strong communication and collaboration abilities
Scripting (Python, Tcl)