Digital Design Engineer Lead - Custom Silicon Management
AppleDigital Design Engineer Lead - Custom Silicon Management
AppleLocation
Austin, TX, Cupertino, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
9/5/2026
Compensation
Not listed
Job description
Apple is seeking senior level Audio and Mixed Signal Digital Design Engineers to lead technical engagements with silicon suppliers. This role is crucial for the Custom Silicon Management Group, which provides custom silicon for mobile products like iPhone and iPad. The engineers will collaborate with multi-functional teams and external vendors to develop and productize next-generation devices. The position emphasizes the integration of new insights and promoting efficiency within the Silicon community.
Requirements
- BS degree in a relevant field.
- 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience in digital design engineering.
- Experience with FPGA emulation, silicon bring-up, characterization, or debug.
- Mixed signal design experience.
- Familiarity with audio and power standards such as MIPI, Soundwire, I2S, and SPMI.
- Experience in the design of audio amplifiers, codecs, and/or power converters.
Responsibilities
- Drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers.
- Collaborate with multi-functional teams to define and develop products.
- Integrate new insights to enhance product development.
- Work with vendors to promote efficiency in the Silicon community.
- Play a strategic role in getting functional products to customers quickly.
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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