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RTL Design Engineer

Apple

Location

Cary, NC

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

The RTL Design Engineer role at Apple focuses on developing mixed-signal and analog circuit designs within a dynamic team. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-performance mixed-signal and analog IP integration into digital circuits. The role emphasizes the importance of software methods and analysis in the semiconductor industry. As part of the team, you will contribute to creating innovative products that enhance user experiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
  • Proven knowledge of RTL design, Verilog, and SystemVerilog.
  • Deep knowledge of front-end tools including Verilog simulators and linters.
  • Understanding of low power design methodologies and techniques.
  • Experience with ECO design flows and methodologies.
  • Proven understanding of mixed signal concepts and analog circuit behavioral modeling.
  • Knowledge of synthesis, static timing, and DFT.
  • Familiarity with SystemVerilog assertions and design verification techniques.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages such as Perl, JSON, and Python.
  • Experience using GenAI tools for design and validation.

Responsibilities

  • Specify and micro-architect digital blocks in mixed-signal circuits.
  • Perform RTL coding of specified blocks.
  • Participate in design verification and bring-up of digital blocks.
  • Write meaningful assertions and debug code.
  • Interact with the design verification team.
  • Contribute to lab bring-up by writing test scripts and analyzing lab data.
  • Propose experiments to validate circuit designs.

Benefits

  • 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.

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