SoC UPF Methodology Engineer
Apple· Hardware
Hybrid (Cupertino, Austin, Beaverton, San Diego)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Role within the Low Power group of Silicon Technologies at Apple, focusing on Unified Power Format (UPF) methodologies for next-generation mobile SOCs, integrating AI/ML to optimize UPF workflows, and ensuring verification across frontend and place-and-route stages.
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 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.
Skills
Required:UPF implementation and verificationScripting (Python, Tcl)CMOS power designAI/ML for workflow optimization
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Educational reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
- Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible)
- Relocation assistance (possible)
- Employee stock plan opportunities including stock purchase and RSU programs
Last updated Jul 24, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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