Job Details

Digital IC Design Engineer

San Diego, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: May 29, 2025

Role Number: 200606908

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something.

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what’s considered feasible? As part of our team, you’ll craft sophisticated digital baseband logic design in state-of-art cellular ICs that deliver more performance in our products than ever before! You’ll work across teams to transform improved hardware elements into a single, integrated design.

Join us, and you’ll help us innovate new wireless systems technologies that continually outperform. By collaborating with our other product development groups across Apple, you’ll push the industry boundaries of what wireless systems can do and improve the product experience for our customers across the world.

Description

As a Digital IC Design Engineer on this team, you will be at the center of the digital logic design effort within a silicon design group responsible for designing and productizing innovative wireless SoCs. This position requires someone comfortable with all aspects of hardware and embedded software development, who thrives in a dynamic multi-functional organization, who is not afraid to debate ideas openly, and is flexible enough to shift on constantly evolving requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS with 3 + years of relevant industry experience.

• Logic design experience using System Verilog including high speed and deep sub-micron design.

• Familiarity with design tools for RTL simulation, debugging, synthesis and timing analysis.

• Experience with power management/techniques for low power design.

• Experience with control logic intensive designs and AMBA bus protocols.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PCIe, DMA and NoC designs.

• Experience in implementing hardware for networking protocols.

• Experience with security algorithms like AES.

• Knowledge of C/C++/SystemC modeling.

• Knowledge of data-link layers for cellular (MAC/RLC/PDCP), WiFi or Ethernet.

• Silicon debug experience.

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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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