SoC Power Delivery Modeling Engineer

Summary Posted: Sep 4, 2024 Weekly Hours: 40 Role Number: 200566165 Do you have a passion for crafting new solutions? As part of our Silicon Engineering group, you will generate ideas and turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. You will be part of a silicon design group that is responsible for crafting state-of-the-art ASICs. We are pursuing a motivated applicant to work on the modeling of power delivery and power dissipation, current demands and current profiles of SOC IPs, along with the corresponding voltage profiles and frequency of modern SOCs. The role involves engaging with the SOC architecture and design teams, working with the power modeling team, collaborating with the package, PMIC and system design teams to model the current profiles for various IPs of the SOC, and the voltages required to achieve the target frequencies. The job also involves partnering with the lab and silicon characterization team on correlating models to the HW data. Description Description Imagine yourself collaborating with many fields, playing a decisive role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly! You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new insights, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers and be involved in HW/model correlation efforts of mobile SoC design. Your main responsibilities will be: - Modeling of the power delivery networks, including on-die power gating and in-rush current profiles. - Modeling of the current profiles and peak current demands of various IPs. - Establishing voltages for DVFM states of IPs, including CPUs, Graphics, Neural Engines, compute accelerators, media, caches and fabric. - Modeling power dissipation for customer use-cases. - Working with the system, PMIC and silicon package team to model the voltage response of the power delivery network. - Interacting with the Technology team, Silicon Validation, and Product Engineering teams to establish voltage guard-bands. - Working with the power lab and test teams to correlate models to HW data. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications We are looking for applicants with 3+ years of demonstrated ability, proven programming skills and understanding of low-power digital design and power fundamentals, including: - Understanding of SOC power modeling and current profiles. - Understanding of electrical properties of on-die PDN, power gating, package and system power delivery. - Strong skills in scripting, programming and numerical methods. - Understanding fundamentals of VLSI design and CMOS technology. Key Qualifications Key Qualifications Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications - Extensive background in EE. - Strong team playing and excellent communication skills are essential. Education & Experience Education & Experience Additional Requirements Additional Requirements Pay & Benefits Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $214,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits. Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. More Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.