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Apple SoC - Systems Lead Architect 
United States, California, Sunnyvale 
78850348

01.06.2024
Description
This role involves interaction with many cross-functional and multi-disciplinary teams including hardware, software and system engineers. Being able to work through ambiguities and in a collaborative manner with all these teams is essential.• Work with cross-functional teams on new systems and technologies.• Explore new approaches aligned with emerging technologies, competitive performance requirements, and critical system constraints.• Perform feasibility analysis including SoC area, performance and power estimates.• Guide an efficient system/hardware/software architecture to meet product requirements.• Assess and guide system integration feasibility, feature and implementation trade-offs of new technologies.• Review, challenge and influence roadmaps, and set technology intercept targets for future SoCs.• Recognize and understand technology trends.• Specification ownership/authoring for the High-level architecture spec or key SoC features.
Key Qualifications
  • Demonstrated expertise in SoC hardware architecture in the area of consumer electronics. Experience in the areas of Wireless and Cellular technologies such as LTE/5G NR is a plus.
  • Must have outstanding SoC and system architecture fundamentals backed with substantial experience. This means a good understanding of power and performance tradeoffs, transient and steady-state performance states, idle and dynamic power states, as well as how SoC data and control flows interact.
  • Sound understanding of Microprocessor Subsystems, Memory Controllers and Communication Fabrics.
  • Good understanding the Digital ASIC Flow and Debug methodology.
  • Solid understanding of electrical and thermal considerations at the chip, package and system levels.
  • Good understanding of hardware-software interfaces.
  • Excellent communication skills across organizations and at the executive level.
  • Excellent documentation and written skills for clear and concise reporting.
  • Excellent organization skills to prioritize conflicting requirements in a multi-disciplinary setup.
  • Strong cross-site teamwork skills with the willingness to work independently.
Education & Experience
BS and 10 + years of relevant experience.
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 $183,400 and $316,900, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.