Power & Performance Engineer - Platform Architecture

Overview Power & Performance Engineer - Platform Architecture role in Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware. The role focuses on understanding complex systems and their impact on Power, Performance, and SoC design/integration to inform roadmap, with a direct impact on Apple’s silicon roadmap and design. Description Apple’s Platform Architecture group is looking for a motivated, curiosity-driven Engineer to deprocess, image, and analyze silicon to extract critical intelligence on process technology, circuit design choices, memory architectures, and logic implementation efficiency — directly informing Apple's silicon roadmap and design. Minimum Qualifications Experience in semiconductor physical analysis including layer-by-layer deprocessing (chemical etch, mechanical polish, pFIB), SEM/TEM/FIB imaging, or EDS characterization of SoCs. Preferred Qualifications MS, or PhD in EE, Materials Science, Physics, or similar engineering degree. 10 years industry experience. Familiarity with silicon implementation and design including floorplan layout, standard cell libraries (HC/HD), FinFlex configurations, fin counts, metal stack identification, and foundry/process technology differentiation. Ability to interpret and identify logic and memory library types from physical images — including SRAM bitcell characterization, cache hierarchy estimation, and quantitative logic utilization/silicon efficiency analysis. Experience coordinating with failure analysis labs and external vendors to plan and execute deprocessing campaigns, from chip extraction through final transistor-level imaging. Ability to produce clear reports and present findings to cross-functional silicon design teams. Passion for the semiconductor and consumer electronics industry, with a desire to stay current via conferences (IEDM, ISSCC, VLSI Symposium) and industry publications. Curiosity for what's new and a passion for uncovering the unknown are a must. Basic image analysis, measurement, and scripting experience (Python, shell) for quantitative area and density estimation. Note: Apple base pay is one part of the total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, 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. 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 seek to promote 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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apple Inc.