GPU Silicon Characterization Engineer

ce. In this role, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation and execution of validation plans that focus on power and performance features within the embedded GPU. Team members are involved in test planning, test execution, status communication, data analysis, failure triage, and tool development. You will devise and run experiments to maximize performance, improve operating margins, minimize power usage and help achieve performance/Watt targets for current and future Apple embedded GPUs.

Description

In this role you will: - Identify and drive improvements in silicon-based characterization methodology. - Design, execute and communicate plans to perform characterization work. - Configure system HW and SW for silicon characterization. - Lead failure triage and debug of underlying issues. - Develop, maintain, and improve automation tools.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's + 3 Years relevant experience

• Experience with device physics, transistor behavior, and leakage/dynamic power

• Experience debugging hardware and software issues in an embedded system

• Experience with Power / Performance Estimation and Optimization

• Experience with one or more of the following scripting languages: python or TCL/expect

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with lab equipment

• Data analysis and visualization

• Experience reading schematics

• Experience with performance monitor features a strong plus

• Experience with power measurements a strong plus

• Experience with system and SoC architectures a strong plus

• Ability to work well on a team, take responsibility, and motivate self and others

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Familiarity with power-management techniques such as dynamic clock & power gating and dynamic voltage frequency scaling

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