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SoC FE Implementation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Frontend implementation engineer for SoC/ASIC at Apple, focusing on front-end flows, synthesis, low-power design, UPF/power intent verification, RTL integration, timing constraints, and collaboration across SOC Design, Verification, Emulation, STA, Power, and Physical Design teams.

Responsibilities

  • Drive all front-end integration activities like Integration, Synthesis, UPF, Logical Equivalence, ECO, etc.
  • Work closely on methodology improvements for improving synthesis QOR.
  • Work on Low power design, writing UPFs, close on power intent verification at the chip level.
  • Work on RTL integration, timing constraints, and synthesis of designs.
  • Knowledge of FE flows like Lint & LEQ and scripting is a plus
  • Work closely with other engineers that are members of the SOC Design, SOC Design Verification, Emulation, STA, Power, and Physical Design teams.

Qualifications

  • BS degree + 3 years of industry experience is required.
  • Expertise in digital design integration, synthesis, UPF, timing analysis, and closure.
  • Worked closely on improving low-power synthesis methodologies.
  • Hands-on experience in all aspects of the chip development process with proficiency in front-end tools and methodologies
  • Experience with scripting languages like Perl or Tcl or Python
  • RTL logic design or implementation experience on multi-million gate ASICs will be a plus
  • Ability to communicate effectively across all internal groups
  • Attention to detail and desire to learn.
  • Familiarity with modern AI tools and platforms, with the ability to adapt and learn new AI technologies as they emerge

Skills

Required:Digital design integrationUPFSynthesisRTL integrationTiming analysisScripting (Perl/Tcl/Python)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation support
Last updated Oct 2, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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