Digital IC Design Engineer

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Description

Are you energized by the challenge of deciding what belongs in hardware versus software? Do you enjoy defining clean, efficient interfaces between the two? We're looking for a seasoned digital design engineer to join our cellular modem team, where you'll architect and implement protocol processing hardware for next-generation wireless SoCs.

You'll own the full lifecycle-from early architectural exploration and HW/SW partitioning, through RTL implementation, to silicon bring-up and lab validation. You'll collaborate closely with firmware, systems, and verification teams to deliver hardware that balances performance, flexibility, and power efficiency.","responsibilities":"Define HW/SW partitioning for protocol processing functions, evaluating tradeoffs in performance, power, area, and flexibility.

Architect and specify hardware-software interfaces that enable efficient firmware interaction.

Develop architectural prototypes and models to validate design decisions early.

Implement production RTL for protocol hardware blocks in Verilog.

Design high-performance DMA engines interfacing with system interconnects.

Bring up and debug hardware in the lab, working closely with firmware and systems teams.

Collaborate across Apple to integrate protocol hardware into larger SoC designs.

Preferred Qualifications

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.

Experience implementing hardware for cellular MAC/RLC/PDCP, WiFi or similar data-link layer protocols.

Experience with HW/SW co-design and defining hardware-software interfaces.

Experience with network infrastructure architecture (e.g. routers, access points)

Experience with TCP/IP networking.

Knowledge of security algorithms (AES or similar encryption and integrity protection protocols).

Hands-on experience with silicon bring-up and lab debug.

Experience with architectural modeling in C/C++ or SystemC.

Minimum Qualifications

BS with 3 + years of relevant industry experience.

Strong background in digital logic design using Verilog, including timing closure in deep sub-micron processes.

Experience with low-power design techniques.

Proficiency with AMBA bus protocols (AXI, AHB) or similar on-chip NoC interconnects.

Proficiency with RTL simulation, synthesis, and timing analysis tools.

Experience designing high-performance DMA engines connected to DRAM (DDR) and/or PCIe.

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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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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.