Silicon Prototyping Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 126,800 - 190,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a passionate hardware engineer to collaborate with teams on innovative products. In this role, you will review specifications, optimize designs, and support cross-functional teams. Candidates should have experience in CPU and SOC design, strong communication skills, and proficiency in digital logic design. The compensation package includes competitive salaries, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking products.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in hardware design and development.
• Experience with FPGA is a plus.
• Proficiency in simulation and debug tools.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the team to review specifications.
• Manage deliverables to align with project goals.
• Collaborate with design and micro-architecture teams.

Skills

Understanding of fundamental CPU & SOC architecture/design

Strengths in digital logic design, Verilog, SystemVerilog

Experience in scripting/programming (Unix, Python, C/C++)

Strong analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Enthusiastic team player

Job description

Summary

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas 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. Dynamic, smart 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 commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product.

Description

• Work closely with the team, review specifications, develop prototyping plans and specifications.
• Work closely with design & micro-architecture teams to understand the functional & performance goals of the design.
• Work on Synthesis / Place & Route, timing optimization, develop plans for custom hardware.
• Work independently & manage deliverables to align with project goals plus support cross-functional engineering efforts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of fundamental CPU & SOC architecture/design.
• Strengths in digital logic design, Verilog, SystemVerilog, test-benches, simulation and debug.
• Experience in scripting/programming is desired - Unix, Python, C/C++, etc.
• Experience with FPGA is a plus.
• Hardware/System design, tools, debug, lab experience are a plus.
• Strong analytical skills, creative attitude and enthusiastic team player.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrate the desire to take on diverse challenges.

Pay & Benefits

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 $126,800 and $190,900, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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 EOO rights as an applicant.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.