Apple Israel is seeking a skilled FPGA Engineer with strong capabilities in system- and hardware-level design.
The engineer will play an integral role for Apple, requiring an experienced, self-driven engineer with great initiative.
The individual will be responsible for selection, development, and integration of FPGA’s that implement functionality on prototypes: spanning from low-level hardware control & status for embedded systems, to high speed links, to high level IP blocks, to custom hardware-accelerated algorithms & filters.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to work with and learn from world-class experts in multiple disciplines, while working on exciting design applications.
The position is relevant for all Apple sites in Israel.
Description
Experience and strong foundations in digital design and communications.
3 or more years of experience developing embedded systems with:
Micro-controllers, microprocessors (ARM), computers.
Processor peripheral interfaces (USB, I2C, SPI, storage, high speed serial I/F’s).
Experience with industry-standard protocols (PCI Express, USB, Ethernet, etc).
Experience with board bring-up and debug of digital hardware.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficient in Verilog RTL language
- Experienced with large FPGA development on Altera or Xilinx devices
- Very familiar with Altera's or Xilinx's build flow including design entry in Verilog, synthesis, place and route, timing constraints and timing closure
- Hands on with lab FPGA debug methodologies, such as ChipScope, SignalTap or others
- Hands on experience with lab debug equipment, such as oscilloscopes and logic analysers
- Experience with verification methodologies, RTL and gate level simulations and debug
- Experience debugging silicon and PCB issues
- Excellent communication skills and demonstrate the desire to take on diverse challenges
Key Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with HAPS platform and tools flow (Synplify/Certify)
- ASIC Design/Verification experience
- Able to write scripts in python, perl or other scripting languages
- Software skills in C/C++
- BSc/ MSc in Electrical Engineering/ Computer Engineering