Job description
As an Implementation Engineer in the Digital Custom Group at Apple, you will play a crucial role in designing and manufacturing high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC) solutions. You will work closely with a talented team to define performance, power, and area (PPA) targets for upcoming products. This position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful development of custom circuits and SRAM designs. Your contributions will directly impact the functionality of Apple's flagship products, enabling millions of customers to enjoy innovative technology.
Requirements
- MS in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience
- Experience within a SoC design cycle, developing custom circuits and SRAM/Register File for low power, low voltage, and high performance
- Knowledge of Cache design/architecture and memory hierarchy
- Solid understanding of industry-standard design tools
- Deep understanding of nanometer device physics, leakage mechanisms, and technology interactions with device behavior
- Experience with Gen AI, Machine Learning algorithms (ML), and scripting is a plus
Responsibilities
- Perform design analysis to define PPA targets for current and future tech nodes
- Collaborate with an extraordinary SRAM and custom circuit team to formulate design specifications
- Conduct layout and simulations to establish PPA trends
- Finalize the list of SRAMs and custom designs to be built for next SoCs/products
- Work with cross-functional design teams to define specifications, track dependencies, and provide technical solutions
- Track design development of SRAMs and other custom designs for schedule, specification closure, PPA, and quality
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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