CAD Engineer - Circuit Simulation Flow & Methodology
Company: Apple
Location: San Diego
Posted on: November 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary Posted: Oct 24, 2023 Role Number:200515133 Technologies
group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation,
high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC).
You'll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and
efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions.
Joining this group means you'll be responsible for crafting and
building the technology that fuels Apple's devices. Together, you
and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they
love with their devices! As a member of our CAD team, you will
architect, develop, maintain and enhance design and simulation
flows and methodology for digital, analog, mixed-signal, and RF
circuit designs. Key Qualifications Proven years of experience in
circuit design flows and/or related CAD/automation support areas
involving various technology nodes and tape-outs. Proficiency with
Spice/Fastspice simulators, including Spectre/APS/XPS, AFS(BDA),
Hspice, NCSim, FineSim, CustomSim, ADS/Goldengate, etc. Deep
knowledge on DC/Transient/Noise/PSS/HB, Cross corner PVT,
Aging/Reliability analysis, and Monte Carlo simulations. Strong
ability to solve simulation convergence, accuracy, and performance
issues. Extensive exposure to post-layout simulation challenges and
applications. Experience in evaluating simulation related CAD
tool/product application and driving EDA vendors to meet design
requirements. Understanding behavioral models for circuits,
experience in clock network simulation and analysis. Knowledge of
PDK and Spice model qualification. Efficient programming skills in
any of the following languages: Perl, Python, TCL, Shell, C/C++,
etc. Ability to provide automations for rapid and dynamic design
needs. Strong written and verbal communication skills, and ability
to work across various teams. Description - In this role, you will
work with different technology nodes and provide
flows/methodologies for the different tool sets. - Working in a
small team, you will be collaborating with the
digital/analog/RF/mix-signal circuit designs, layout teams,
technology teams, and 3rd party EDA tool vendors to drive and
coordinate efforts of developing, validating, and bringing up
transistor level circuit design environment and flows, enhancing
custom checks and data generation. Education & Experience Minimum
requirement of BS +10 years of relevant industry experience.
Additional Requirements 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
$161,700 and $284,900, 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. 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.
Keywords: Apple, San Diego , CAD Engineer - Circuit Simulation Flow & Methodology, Engineering , San Diego, California
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