Job description
The role of an ASIC STA Engineer at Apple involves leading edge IP development and collaborating with multiple SOC teams. You will be responsible for full chip and block level timing closure ownership throughout the project lifecycle. The position requires a strong foundation in digital design and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will work on Apple SoC chips in deep sub-micron technologies aimed at high-end mobile applications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus 10 years of experience
- Strong fundamentals in the area of digital design
- Proficient in scripting languages such as TCL and Perl
- Familiarity with ASIC design timing concepts
- Exposure to STA tools like Primetime is a plus
- Familiarity with front end tools and methodologies such as synthesis and logic equivalence checks
- Knowledge of timing corners/modes, process variations, and signal integrity issues is a plus
- Ability to communicate effectively across all internal groups
Responsibilities
- Lead edge IP development and coordinate with multiple SOC teams
- Execute design and integration tasks for high quality IP deliverables
- Own full chip and block level timing closure throughout the project
- Develop and maintain methodology and flows related to timing verification and closure
- Generate block and full chip timing constraints
- Work closely with multi-functional teams to resolve complex timing issues
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.
H-1B filing history
Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026
Filing entity: Apple Inc
As of Aug 23, 2026
Initial approvals
1,065
FY2026
Approval rate
99.0%
FY2026
LCA certified
9,221
FY2026
Entry-level share
5.6%
FY2026
Initial approvals YoY
+30%
Trend
LCA certified YoY
-35%
Trend
Initial approvals by fiscal year
Approval rate by fiscal year
Continuing vs initial approvals
LCA certified positions by quarter
LCA certified positions by fiscal year
Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.
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