Digital IC Design Engineer

Role Number: 200651211-3956 Summary 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 otheru2019s 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. Itu2019s 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, youu2019ll do more than join something u2014 youu2019ll add something. 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 lifecycleu2014from 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. 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. 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. 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 (.

Created: 2026-03-13