The Cellular ASIC Design Engineer role at Apple involves architecting and implementing protocol processing hardware for next-generation wireless SoCs. This position requires collaboration with software, firmware, and verification teams to ensure the delivery of hardware that balances performance, flexibility, and power efficiency. The engineer will oversee the full lifecycle of the project, from early architectural exploration to silicon bring-up and lab validation. The role emphasizes the importance of diversity in thought and innovation within the team.

• BS degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Hands-on expertise in SystemVerilog and Verilog
• Skilled in synthesis and timing analysis tools
• Experience with low-power design techniques
• Proficiency with AMBA bus protocols (AXI, AHB) or similar on-chip NoCs
• Expertise in designing and optimizing scheduling and QoS mechanisms
• MS or PhD in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Understanding of cellular MAC, WiFi MAC or other data-link layer (L2) protocols
• Solid grasp of IP and TCP/UDP protocols
• Background in network infrastructure architecture (e.g. routers, access points, switches)
• Experience with packet buffering, queuing, and scheduling
• Knowledge of security algorithms (AES or similar)
• Experienced with scheduling and arbitration designs for memory subsystems
• Developed architectural models in C/C++ or SystemC

• Architect and implement protocol processing hardware for wireless SoCs
• Own the full lifecycle from architectural exploration to silicon bring-up
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, and verification teams
• Deliver hardware that balances performance, flexibility, and power efficiency

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.