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Neural Engine HW Modeling Architect, Platform Architecture

Apple, Cupertino, California, United States, 95014


Neural Engine HW Modeling Architect, Platform Architecture

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

At Apple, Platform Architecture is responsible for connecting our hardware and software into one unified system. Join this team, and you'll collaborate with engineers across Apple to design how all of our technologies work in unison. In this role, you will be part of the Neural Engine IP architecture team to define, architect, design, implement and deploy models for Neural Engine IP.

Description

As a Neural Engine Modeling Architect, you will be responsible for developing, integrating and maintaining software models for Neural Engine. Responsibilities will include:

Define, document and implement C/C++ bit-accurate and transaction level models with SoC and Neural Engine arch teams.

Collaborate with design and verification teams to define C-model interfaces for validation and debug.

Develop and maintain architecture test cases and automated workflows to verify the correct functionality of the models.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree

Experience working with C++ and/or SystemC modeling or simulation tools

Domain knowledge in at least one hardware IP: ML HW accelerators or processing units such as GPU, image/video, CPUs, or similar

Key Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD degree

20+ years of experience developing models for hardware validation

Experience developing C++ bit accurate models for hardware verification

Familiarity with scripting languages such as Perl and/or Python

Experience working in a chip development environment with RTL designers and verification engineers

Experience integrating IP models into chip simulation platforms

Experience debugging complex models

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 $207,800 and $312,200, 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.

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