Camera Image Sensor Digital Design Engineer

Are you a leader and want to apply your engineering background to make big things happen, and can you influence, connect, get results and communicate effectively while delivering on a predictable and dynamic schedule?

The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom sensor silicon for all mobile products including iPhone, iPod, and AppleTV. We have an extraordinary opportunity for senior level engineers to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies.

We are looking for a remarkable Digital Designer with mixed signal SOC experience to work with multi-functional teams and external vendors to define, develop and productize the next generation of image sensor solutions. This position focuses specifically on all major blocks of an image sensor ASIC including digital timing and control of the pixel array and analog readout, signal processing in the sensor datapath, interface control, and overall sensor integration into a camera system.

Description

As a Sensor Digital Designer you will own the specification and verification of sensor digital signal processing and many aspects of sensor interfaces, you will be:

• Collaborating with global sensor suppliers to develop and evaluate new sensors

• Collaborate with sensor designers in analyzing digital micro-architecture and embedded sub-systems

• Detailing and communicating your results to multi-functional engineering teams

• Working with the internal customer teams to evaluate the contribution of the sensor to system performance

• Working with collaborators to assure that sufficient and correct verification/testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of digital design experience in the context of large mixed signal SOC ASICs

• Experience in crafting digital systems at the RTL level, performing synthesis, and working with place & route teams

• Proven ability to drive and lead technical engagements

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with modern design verification techniques in mixed signal environments

• Ability to use industry standard ASIC design tools including Lint, CDC, DFT tools

• Hands on experience with bring-up of ASICs

• Multi-disciplinary understanding of EE, CE, and Physics principles is a plus

• Ability to work closely with others in a very multi-functional team environment

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 $152,400 and $268,200, 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.