Job Details

SoC Design/Integration & Synthesis Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 08, 2025

Role Number: 200624398-0836

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Join us to help deliver the next phenomenal Apple product. Do you enjoy working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will be part of a group that defines flows and methodologies in all these fields that help Apple implement complex chips with the best QOR (quality of results) and PPA (power, performance, and area) using cutting-edge technologies. We are searching for a talented engineer to join our exciting team of problem solvers.

Description

As an SOC/ASIC Integration & Synthesis Engineer, you will have responsibilities spanning various aspects of SOC design:

• Drive all front-end integration activities like Integration, Synthesis, UPF, Logical Equivalence, ECO, etc.
• Work closely on methodology improvements for improving synthesis QOR.
• Work on Low power design, writing UPFs, close on power intent verification at the chip level.
• Work on RTL integration, timing constraints, and synthesis of designs.
• Knowledge of FE flows like Lint & LEQ and scripting is a plus
  Work closely with other engineers that are members of the SOC Design, SOC Design Verification, Emulation, STA, Power, and Physical Design teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree + 10 years of industry experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in digital design integration, synthesis, UPF, timing analysis, and closure.

• Worked closely on improving low-power synthesis methodologies.

• Hands-on experience in all aspects of the chip development process with proficiency in front-end tools and methodologies

• Experience with scripting languages like Perl or Tcl or Python

• RTL logic design or implementation experience on multi-million gate ASICs will be a plus

• Ability to communicate effectively across all internal groups

• Attention to detail and desire to learn.

• Familiarity with modern AI tools and platforms, with the ability to adapt and learn new AI technologies as they emerge

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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.

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