Digital Circuits Debug Engineer

Role Number: 200451217

• We are looking for applicants with design experience in advanced technology nodes.
• This is a hands-on role. You will perform independent simulation, analysis and data process to draw significant circuit insights.
• Experience in one or multiple of the following areas is highly desirable: SRAM circuits, custom circuit design, silicon debug.
• Understanding of CPU architecture is a plus.
• Deep understanding of deep sub-micron device physics, leakage mechanisms, technology interactions with device behavior.
• Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering & analyzing data; and applying scripting to support efficient handling of ATE data.
• Ability to work seamlessly with multi-functional teams and bring results.
• Experience in scripting languages (Python /Perl or others) and CAD automation tools.
• Knowledge of industry standard circuit and design tools.

Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, with a critical impact and playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. In this highly visible role, you will work on silicon char, ramp and debug efforts, collaborating with multi-functional teams on critical impact issues. You will be supporting mass production of Apple�??s large volume marquee products, with the following responsibilities: Drive the silicon debug effort involving digital circuits. Work with circuit design teams to define the silicon characterization requirements. Engage with the PE/DFT teams to plan the silicon characterization for the test chips and product chips. Perform design analysis, modeling/simulation, spice simulation, statistical analysis and silicon bring up. Work closely with the systems lab to reproduce the circuit behavior using MBIST, functional diagnosis. Synthesize large volume of data and draw meaningful insights.

BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

• 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 $121,000 and $230,000, 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.
  
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