Display Silicon Architect

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Design, architect, develop, and launch next-generation display technologies in Apple products.The Display team develops cutting-edge display solutions and technologies that are central to Apple’s products. The key goal of the Display team is to enable the world’s best display experience.In this highly visible role, you will be leading the effort to develop the next generation Apple display ICs: defining display silicon architecture & requirements, working with external vendors as well as internal design teams for all phases of the silicon development, validating silicon functionality & performance in the module and system, and qualifying the ICs for mass production.

Description

As a Display Silicon Architect owning the chip architecture and specification in a chip design, you will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of display silicon design:

• Architecting the display silicon and display sub-system
• Establishing display driver IC critical blocks design rules and guidelines
• Authoring display silicon engineering requirement specification
• Working with the silicon teams to perform and review simulations
• Working with cross-functional teams to optimize the design for custom Apple products
• Defining the roadmap for the next generation display silicon and display subsystem
• Managing silicon and system-level risk and performance tradeoffs

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Experience in leading chip architecture and/or analog mixed‑signal design and integration
• Design experience in Amplifiers, DACs, Oscillators, High‑speed Links
• Experience in design, development, and launch of high volume ICs in consumer electronics
• Knowledge of digital, analog & IC design fundamentals, rigorous process development and analytical methodology, which lead to high quality design, is required
• Ability to conduct experiments during silicon debug, gathering and analyzing data
• Highly motivated technical DRI with the desire to solve interesting problems
• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership, with a proven ability to drive technical solutions
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in developing and manufacturing high volume products and vendor management
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Verilog or similar simulation, design and modeling tools
• Knowledge in electronic displays, image quality, or graphics subsystem is a plus

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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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

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