Yarden Elnir

Member of Technical Staff @ Etched | ex-Apple

San Francisco Bay Area

About

I am a dedicated VLSI design engineer with a passion for creating innovative hardware solutions that drive technological progress. Throughout my career, I’ve contributed to the success of complex projects by optimizing performance and improving efficiency. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring creative ideas to life, always aiming to enhance system capabilities and push the limits of what’s possible. I’m excited by the future of technology and eager to continue playing a role in shaping it.

Experience

  • Member of Technical Staff at Etched
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

  • ASIC Design Engineer at Apple
    2022 - Dec 2024 · 3 yrs

    • Designed and verified multiple Flash Storage controller blocks, producing comprehensive specification documentation that streamlined project development processes. • Implemented RTL coding using Verilog, and conducted detailed functional and timing simulations. • Enhanced system performance by implementing AMBA bus protocols. • Performing partition and block-level synthesis, ensuring timing compliance, reducing area, and optimizing power consumption.

  • Israeli Air Force (10 yrs 11 mos)
    • Master Sergeant Special Forces Commander of Medical Team
      May 2018 - Oct 2024 · 6 yrs 6 mos

      • Commanded teams during dozens of special rescue missions under harsh conditions.

    • Special Forces Tactical Search and Rescue - Active Duty
      Dec 2013 - May 2018 · 4 yrs 6 mos

      • Airborne Combat Paramedic • Head of Airborne Combat Rescue Department- Training and Development

  • Instructor and First Aid Lecturer at M-Tacs
    2018 - 2021 · 3 yrs

    • Lectures to groups of Security personnel, medics and first aiders • Conducted simulations and practical field training