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Digital IC Design Engineer

2 days ago San Diego, CA

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Description

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.","responsibilities":"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.

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.

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.

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Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA
Job ID: apple-200642252-3401_rxr-660
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2026-01-20T19:10:35

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