ASIC Design and Integration Engineer – Silicon Security

Apple Inc.; Cupertino, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 278,000; Full time

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Stock programs

RSU awards

Stock Purchase Plan

Medical benefits

Education reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cupertino, California is seeking an ASIC Design and Integration Engineer for Silicon Security. You will architect and implement secure subsystems, protecting data across Apple SoCs, and work with cryptographic engines and side-channel defenses.

You will design micro-architecture, RTL and integrate security IPs, collaborating across teams to meet timing, performance and security goals.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 3 years of industry RTL design experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design security features for high performance, area, and power efficiency in RTL blocks.
• Integrate security IPs into subsystems ensuring timing and security requirements.
• Resolve integration issues across IP blocks and coordinate interfaces.
• Drive front-end quality from RTL to netlist including Lint, CDC/RDC, UPF, timing and synthesis.
• Leverage AI-assisted tools to enhance design quality and productivity.

Skills

RTL design (Verilog SystemVerilog)

Digital design fundamentals

AMBA AXI/AHB/APB

Cryptography basics

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

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.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a relevant field and 3 years of industry experience
• 3 years of RTL design experience using Verilog or SystemVerilog.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CDC (Clock Domain Crossing) and RDC (Reset Domain Crossing) analysis and verification.
• Familiarity with low‑power design techniques and UPF (Unified Power Format).
• Solid understanding of digital design fundamentals including synthesis, timing closure, and design for testability.
• Background in cryptography and cryptographic algorithm implementation.
• Experience with hardware security concepts including key management, physical attack and countermeasures.
• Experience with clock and reset architecture at the subsystem level
• Strong knowledge of AMBA bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB).
• Experience with hardware security concepts including key management, physical attack and countermeasures

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, 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

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