The ASIC Digital architect will play a crucial role in the Touch Technology team at Apple, focusing on designing and launching advanced touch solutions for products like the iPhone and iPad. This position requires a strong background in digital design and architecture, particularly in the context of touch and sensing ASICs. The team emphasizes collaboration and innovation to create the best multi-touch user experience. The architect will work cross-functionally to ensure that designs meet high-level user requirements and integrate seamlessly with overall product architecture.

• BS degree and a minimum of 20 years relevant industry experience
• Experience leading chip architecture and/or digital design, preferably in touch or communications
• Strong electrical engineering background in embedded system design, including ASIC microarchitecture and SoC architecture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Verilog, or similar simulation and design tools
• Ph.D. and a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience is a plus

• Architect touch sensing systems and the ASICs required to realize them
• Analyze applications to create cost and power optimized digital designs for touch and sensing ASICs
• Develop high-level models of proposed solutions and create detailed specifications of requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify critical design interactions with overall products
• Lead the development and launch of high volume IC designs
• Oversee IC bring-up and debug processes

• 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.