ASIC Design Engineer - Pixel IP DMA
AppleJob Title
ASIC Design Engineer - Pixel IP DMA
Role Summary
Join the Hardware Technologies group as a Pixel IP DMA Design Engineer focused on front-end RTL implementation for Pixel IP. You will design high-performance, low-power DMA engines that move large amounts of data between the memory system and the Pixel IP engine.
The role requires close collaboration with architecture, design, verification, and formal teams to deliver functional, performant silicon used in Apple devices.
Experience Level
Entry-level; posting specifies 0 years of professional experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include designing and delivering RTL for DMA functionality in the Pixel IP subsystem and working with cross-functional teams to verify performance and correctness.
- Explore and evaluate microarchitectures to improve performance while minimizing power and area.
- Detail specifications and implement RTL for DMA engines and related pixel data paths.
- Collaborate with design verification and formal verification teams to verify functionality and performance.
- Interface with architecture and design teams to integrate DMA solutions into the SoC memory system.
Requirements
Technical skills and attributes required for the role.
- Experience with RTL design and front-end ASIC design flows.
- Understanding of DMA/data-mover engines and SoC memory system interactions.
- Ability to optimize designs for performance, power, and area.
- Experience working with verification teams and interpreting verification results.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills across architecture, design, and verification groups.
- Nice to have: familiarity with formal verification practices and integration of DMA engines into complex subsystems.
Education Requirements
Posting specifies "Bachelors Degree + 0 years of experience." Field of study not specified.
About the Company
Company: Apple
Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States
Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.
