Job Details

FPGA Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Oct 10, 2025

Role Number: 200625528-0836

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products that delight millions. The silicon engineering team is at the heart of this innovation, and we are looking for a passionate FPGA Engineer to help us shape the next generation of the world’s most advanced devices.

As a key member of our team, you will leverage advanced FPGA platforms to solve critical challenges across the entire product development lifecycle. Your work will span the full spectrum: from rapidly prototyping new architectural concepts and building FPGA platforms for pre-silicon validation, to enabling silicon bring-up and system integration after tape-out. You will provide the essential platform that empowers our design, validation and software teams to innovate faster and deliver a flawless user experience. If you are a hands-on problem solver who thrives at the intersection of hardware and software, we invite you to join us.

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of our FPGA platforms, from architecture and hardware selection to implementation and bring-up. In this capacity, you will work with cross-functional teams to prototype new features and perform critical pre-silicon validation. After tape-out, you will play a key role in driving system bring-up and debug, helping ensure a smooth path to production.

Responsibilities

• Architect and maintain a common design platform for both ASIC and FPGA, with considerations for memories, I/O, and advanced clocking schemes.

• Own the complete FPGA implementation flow, from synthesis and place and route to timing closure and bitstream generation.

• Develop RTL and software for FPGA prototyping and validation; maintain FPGA simulation environment.

• Partner with silicon validation team on silicon and firmware validation.

• Drive silicon bring-up, collaborate with cross-functional teams on module bring-up and product integration.

• Collaborate with board design team on prototype/validation platform development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.

• Hands-on experience with FPGA implementation flow, from synthesis and place and route to timing closure and bitstream generation.

• Proficiency in RTL design using Verilog or SystemVerilog.

• Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python, TCL, or Perl.

• Strong foundation in digital logic design and computer architecture principles.

• Demonstrated experience in board-level bring-up and system debug.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with embedded C firmware development and low-level hardware/software debug.

• Experience developing with high-speed interface protocols, such as DisplayPort, HDMI, MIPI, or PCIe.

• Proficiency in interpreting board schematics; experience in validation board and platform development.

• Familiarity with SystemVerilog verification environment.

• Experience in video or image processing.

• Excellent communication skills and a demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Experience applying AI coding assistants to accelerate development tasks like code generation, analysis, and debugging.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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) .

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