Wireless MAC Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 184,700 - 324,800; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior RTL design engineer to develop the MAC layer for wireless SoCs. You will translate system requirements into scalable microarchitecture and write area- and power-efficient RTL while collaborating with systems, verification, and synthesis teams.

Base pay ranges from $184,700 to $324,800, reflecting skills, experience, and location; Apple offers comprehensive benefits, employee stock programs, relocation support, and ongoing education reimbursement.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience translating functional requirements into synthesizable Verilog or SystemVerilog RTL.
• Knowledge of RTL simulation, synthesis, lint, STA, and LEC; ability to design multi-clock-domain logic.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microarchitecture and RTL for wireless MAC based on functional requirements.
• Ensure lint, CDC, RDC cleanliness, and collaborate with the synthesis team on timing closure.
• Support verification/prototyping/emulation teams during pre-silicon verification, prototyping, and SW/FW development.
• Support post-silicon validation, system integration, and silicon design revisions.

Skills

Verilog

SystemVerilog

RTL design

CDC/STA/LEC

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Job description

Come join Apple’s wireless silicon development effort, with its emphasis on highly energy‑efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world‑class vertically coordinated engineering team!

Description

Develop MAC layer design for wireless communication SoCs, including creating microarchitecture and other documents based on system‑level requirements, and writing area‑ and power‑efficient RTL that is scalable. Work with systems and software teams to ensure performance and power efficiency. Collaborate with verification and emulation teams on debug, test plan review and code coverage closure. Run tools to ensure lint and CDC/RDC clean design. Work with synthesis team to review constraints, close timing and review area/timing reports.

Responsibilities

• Prepare microarchitecture and RTL for digital logic of the wireless MAC based on a set of functional requirements.
• Ensure lint, CDC, RDC cleanliness, and work with the synthesis team on timing closure.
• Support verification/prototyping/emulation teams during pre‑silicon verification, prototyping, and SW/FW development.
• Support post‑silicon validation, system integration, and debug efforts and attend to any required silicon design revisions.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience in translating functional requirements into synthesizable Verilog or SystemVerilog RTL.
• Knowledge of digital design flows such as RTL simulation and debug, synthesis, lint, STA, and LEC.
• Ability to design multi‑clock‑domain logic and resolve CDC problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in ASIC microarchitecture and RTL design.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and oral.
• Understanding wireless standards, such as IEEE 802.11, 802.15, Bluetooth or 3GPP.
• Understanding of ASIC low power design techniques, e.g. multiple supply domains configuration and management, dynamic power/clock scaling and power analysis 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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

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