ASIC Design and Integration Engineer

Apple, Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Educational expense reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses or relocation

Job summary

Apple, Inc. is seeking an ASIC Design/Integration Engineer in Cupertino to drive SOC design, integration of IPs, and front-end verification efforts. You will collaborate with SOC, Verification, and software teams to ensure high-quality silicon for Apple hardware products.

The role requires a BS with 3+ years of experience, strong CDC and low-power knowledge, and familiarity with Perl/Python/Tcl. Compensation reflects market and location, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience in CDC and low-power design methodologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl, Python, or Tcl.
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and workflows.
• Experience with clock domains and asynchronous interfaces.
• Hands-on chip development across front-end tools and methodologies.
• Experience with CPU/IP integration, power/clock management design.
• Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Write microarchitecture and design specifications.
• Design, implement, and debug complex logic designs.
• Integrate complex IPs into the SOC.
• Support front-end integration activities like Lint, CDC, RDC, Synthesis, and ECO.
• Work with SOC Design, Verification, Emulation, STA, and Physical Design teams.
• Collaborate with software and systems teams to ensure high quality.

Skills

CDC methodologies

Low-power design

Scripting (Perl, Python, Tcl)

Education

BS degree

Tools

Synthesis tools

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new insights 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. Sophisticated, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next excellent Apple product. Do you enjoy working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our complex group, you will get the outstanding and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every single day. Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? We are searching for a dedicated engineer to join our exciting team of problem solvers.

Description

As an ASIC Design/Integration Engineer, your responsibilities span various aspects of SOC design:

• Write microarchitecture and design specifications
• Design, implement, and debug complex logic designs
• Integrate complex IPs into the SOC
• Support all front-end integration activities like Lint, CDC, RDC, Synthesis, and ECO
• Work with other specialists across the SOC Design, Verification, Emulation, STA, and Physical Design teams
• Collaborate with software and systems teams to ensure high quality

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience and solid knowledge in CDC and low-power methodologies
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl, Python, or Tcl
• Familiarity with GenAI tools and workflows
• Experience writing specifications and converting them into design
• Experience with multiple clock domains and asynchronous interfaces
• Hands-on experience across the entire chip development process with proficiency in front-end tools and methodologies
• Experience with or knowledge of system architecture, CPU & IP integration, and power/clock management design
• Strong communication skills across cross-functional internal teams
• Familiarity with software and operating system concepts is a plus

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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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
• reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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