SoC Small Cores Engineering Program Manager

SummaryPosted: Role Number:200571653Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Dynamic, resourceful people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want join us in these pursuits? Apple is looking for silicon/software professionals with strong leadership ability to deliver critical support infrastructure to our custom non-Application Processors (AP) of our groundbreaking SoC's. This position requires excellent organization and communication skills to roll up regular status reports to multi-functional teams and senior executives.Description- As a Small Cores EPM, you will align, manage and track the HW/SW instances of Apple’s custom non-Application Processor (AP) cores, to ensure a uniform, supportable and auditable flow is exercised across them from the nascent stages of the SoC design until the SoC final revision is intercepted into the platform it was design for. - This requires a deep understanding, through partnership with the various partners, of the numerous IP's in the SoC, the need/support/timelines/availability of the SW lineage that is required across each of the chosen custom small cores. - You will coordinate activities across multi-functional partners in SoC Architecture and Core SW, to ensure the SW/FW framework that supports the small cores is warranted and optimized for the SoC’s performance and area. - You will manage risks/mitigation/schedules/timelines for transitions of the existing cores architectures (if warranted) to the newer open-source architectures, such as RISCV, with multi-functional teams in a very meticulous fashion. Institutional knowledge for open-source architectures for designing custom processors is a plus. - You will develop processes and aid in the vital debug supported around verifying the SW/FW lineage for these custom cores in a SW simulated environment and in the respective RTL code environment.Minimum QualificationsBS in engineering discipline and 10+ years relevant experience.Experience in Silicon/SW development.Preferred QualificationsValidation technical program management or multi-functional management experience.Excellent partnership, collaboration and social skills.Creative and critical thinking abilities to proactively solve issues.Ability to filter and distill relevant information for the right audience.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.