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SoC UPF Methodology Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Beaverton, OR / Austin, TX / Cupertino, CA / San Diego, CA)Full-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Role focused on enhancing Unified Power Format (UPF) methodologies for state-of-the-art mobile SOCs, integrating AI/ML to optimize UPF processes, and ensuring verification across frontend and place-and-route stages within Apple’s Low Power silicon design group.

Responsibilities

  • 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 3 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.

Skills

Required:UPF implementation and verificationPythonTcl
Nice to have:AI/ML in workflows

Benefits

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.
  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodation information provided in the postings.
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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