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Apple · 1 month ago

Digital Design Engineer Lead - Custom Silicon Management

positionCupertino, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$172K/yr - $306K/yr
date10+ years exp

Apple is looking for remarkable Audio and Mixed Signal Digital Design Engineers to work with multi-functional teams and external vendors to define, develop and productize the next generation of devices. The role involves driving and leading technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers, focusing on custom silicon for mobile products.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingConsumer ElectronicsDigital EntertainmentMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Assist in architecture, implementation, verification, emulation and validation of custom silicon
Trade off specific issues against system limitations
Help improve engineering requirement specification documents for custom silicon
Work with internal teams to assure that documents meets needs
Work with external vendors in developing micro-architecture, verification and emulation of custom silicon
Drive vendor’s methodology to meet Apple standards
Target to achieve bug free first silicon to meet ambitious product schedules

Qualification

Digital design engineeringFPGA emulationMixed signal designAudio standardsPower standardsCommunication skills

Required

BS degree
Digital design engineering experience

Preferred

10+ Years of relevant industry experience
Hands-on experience with FPGA emulation, silicon bring-up, characterization and debug
Experience with mixed signal design
Experience with audio and power standards such as MIPI, Soundwire, I2S and SPMI
Experience with audio amplifier, codec and power converters
Good verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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