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Apple · 3 days ago

PHY RTL Design Engineer

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and solutions. They are seeking a PHY RTL Design Engineer to develop signal processing intensive designs for wireless communication SoCs and ensure power efficiency and performance through collaboration with algorithm and software teams.

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Responsibilities

RTL coding and verification for PHY modem development
Support banckend activities by reviewing the reports and appropriate adjustment of the design
Involve in the pre and post silicon bringup process

Qualification

RTL DesignDSP FundamentalsDigital CommunicationsUVM DV EnvironmentFixed-point KnowledgeWireless ProtocolsPower ManagementCommunication SkillsTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsSelf-motivatedOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelors degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Understanding of DSP fundamentals
Digital Communications knowledge
Proficiency in RTL Design

Preferred

Familiarity with UVM DV environment and AI based efficiency improvement flows
Strong fixed-point knowledge and extensive experience with bit-true cycle-accurate verifications
Understanding of Decoders - Viterbi, LDPC, Polar
Understanding of Filter design, multi-radix implementation, and compromises
Knowledgeable in modern design techniques and energy-efficient/low power logic design, and power analysis
Familiarity with power estimation (vector-less and vector-based), modeling, profiling, and post-silicon power correlation
Solid understanding of wireless standards, such as IEEE 802.11, 802.15, Bluetooth or 3GPP is a plus
Background in computer architecture
Bus fabric, especially APB/AHB/AXI
Power management with multiple power domains
Ability to work well in a team and be productive under ambitious schedules
Should exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and be self-motivated and well-organized
Experience with FPGA and/or emulation platform desired
Excellent communication skills – both written, and oral

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 is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.

H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)

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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