ASIC Design and Integration Engineer – Silicon Security

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, CA is seeking an ASIC Design and Integration Engineer for Silicon Security to architect and implement secure subsystems for the Apple SoC. You will design robust hardware defenses, integrate security IPs, and ensure timing, performance and security requirements across blocks.

Minimum qualifications include a BS in EE/CE and hands-on RTL experience. Preferred skills cover AMBA protocols, CDC analysis, and low-power design.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a relevant field.
• Solid RTL design experience using Verilog or SystemVerilog: finite state machines, pipelining, and similar computer-architecture fundamentals.
• Strong problems-solving and collaboration skills.
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals including CDC (Clock Domain Crossing), synthesis, timing closure.
• Familiarity with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB).
• Familiarity with low-power design techniques.
• Background in cryptography and cryptographic algorithm implementations is a bonus but not must-have

Responsibilities

• Architecting and designing state-of-the-art security features, working closely with Platform Architecture, Design Verification to deliver high performance, area and power efficient RTL Blocks on time
• Integrating security IPs into secure subsystem and ensuring timing, performance and security requirements are met.
• Resolving integration issues across multiple IP blocks and coordinating with IP owners on interface and functionality concerns
• Driving front-end quality flows from RTL to netlist, including hands-on work with Lint, CDC/RDC analysis, UPF development, timing, and Synthesis.
• Leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance design quality and productivity

Skills

RTL design (Verilog/SV)

CDC/ RDC analysis

AMBA protocols

Low-power design

Cryptography background

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related

Tools

Lint

UPF development

Timing & Synthesis

AXI/AMBA tools

Job description

ASIC Design and Integration Engineer – Silicon Security

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

Apple's Silicon Security team is looking for a driven ASIC Design Engineer to build the secure subsystems that protect the entire Apple SoC. In this role, you will design the state-of-the-art hardware defenses that prevent complex side channel attacks and ensure the integrity of our customers' most sensitive data across Apple's product line. Our work spans cryptographic engines, side channel attack monitors, data protection logics etc that make Apple devices the most secure consumer electronics in the world.

Description

As an ASIC Design Engineer on the Silicon Security team, you will be responsible for the micro-architecture, RTL design and integration of secure subsystems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Architecting and designing state-of-the-art security features, working closely with Platform Architecture, Design Verification to deliver high performance, area and power efficient RTL Blocks on time
• Integrating security IPs into secure subsystem and ensuring timing, performance and security requirements are met.
• Resolving integration issues across multiple IP blocks and coordinating with IP owners on interface and functionality concerns
• Driving front-end quality flows from RTL to netlist, including hands-on work with Lint, CDC/RDC analysis, UPF development, timing, and Synthesis.
• Leveraging AI-assisted tools to enhance design quality and productivity.

An overview of Secure Enclave is available here: https://support.apple.com/guide/security/the-secure-enclave-sec59b0b31ff/web

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a relevant field and 0 years of experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid RTL design experience using Verilog or SystemVerilog: finite state machines, pipelining, and similar computer-architecture fundamentals.
• Strong problems-solving and collaboration skills
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals including CDC (Clock Domain Crossing), synthesis, timing closure
• Familiarity with common on-chip bus protocols such as AMBA (AXI, AHB, APB).
• Familiarity with low-power design techniques
• Background in cryptography and cryptographic algorithm implementations is a bonus but not must-have

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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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
• For formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
• Discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation

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