Wireless SoC Design Engineer

Apple Inc

san diego, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$162,500–$286,400 Per Year
SKILLS
ASIC Design, Apple, Apple Macs, CPU (Central Processing Unit), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Computer Firmware, Cross-Functional, Design Verification, Energy Efficiency, Graphic Design, Hardware Description Language, IP (Internet Protocol), Industry Standards, Intellectual Property Development, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Low Power, Metrics, PHY, Product/Service Launch, RTL Design, Radio Frequency, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Stock Purchase Plans, System-on-a-Chip (SoC), SystemVerilog, Team Player, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Design, Time Management, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VLSI, Validation Testing, Verilog Hardware Description Language, Wireless Communications
LOCATION
san diego, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago

SummaryPosted: Oct 29, 2025Role Number:200628738-6205Come and join Apple's growing wireless silicon development team. Our wireless SoC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development, emphasizing highly energy-efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level. All of this is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. If you enjoy a fast-paced and challenging environment, collaborate with people across different functional areas, and thrive during crisis times, we encourage you to apply.DescriptionIn this role you will work on a small team designing CPU-based subsystems for high performance, low power wireless SoCs. As a member of the team, you will work closely with SoC architects and IP developers to develop SoCs that meet the power, performance, and area goals for Apple devices, with a particular focus on low power metrics. You will engage in hardware/software/power partitioning discussions alongside software, firmware, and platform engineering teams. You will integrate industry standard and custom hardware IPs into SoCs. This is a highly visible role, where you will be at the center of the ASIC design efforts, collaborating with all fields, with a critical impact in getting leading-edge products launched to delight millions of customers.ResponsibilitiesWriting micro-architecture and design specifications.Coding design in SystemVerilog following established design guidelines, owning all aspects of RTL development design.Integrate IP blocks and optimize memories/hard macros required for the block.Supporting verification efforts at multiple levels.Checking your design with industry standard static tools such as LINT, CDC, RDC.Analyzing and optimizing area, timing, and power.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary groups to make sure designs are delivered on time and with the highest quality by incorporating proper checks at every stage of the design process.Minimum QualificationsBS with 10+ years relevant experience.Familiarity with the ASIC design flow.Knowledge of digital design, SoC architecture, and HDL languages like Verilog.Preferred QualificationsShown experience writing micro-architecture specifications and converting them to designExposure to design methodologies and industry standard EDA tools.Experience with AXI/AHB bus fabric and processor sub-systems.Understanding of UPF and low-power design & implementation techniques.Self-starter and willingness to learn.Pay & BenefitsAt 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 $162,500 and $286,400, 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 EEO rights as an applicant.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1976
WEBSITE
https://www.apple.com/jobs