The Cellular ASIC Design Engineer will be responsible for architecting and implementing protocol processing hardware for next-generation wireless SoCs. This role involves managing the full lifecycle from architectural exploration to silicon bring-up and lab validation. The engineer will work closely with software, firmware, and verification teams to ensure the hardware meets performance, flexibility, and power efficiency goals. This position is integral to the innovation and collaboration culture at Apple.

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
• Hands-on experience in SystemVerilog and Verilog.
• Experience with synthesis and timing analysis tools.
• Experience with low-power design techniques.
• Proficiency with AMBA bus protocols (AXI, AHB) or similar on-chip NoCs.
• Experience 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.
• Manage the full lifecycle from architectural exploration to silicon validation.
• Collaborate 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.