This role at Apple involves managing the complete lifecycle of FPGA platforms, focusing on architecture, hardware selection, and implementation. The position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to prototype features and validate designs. The successful candidate will drive system bring-up and debug processes, ensuring a smooth transition to production. This role emphasizes innovation and the integration of diverse ideas to enhance product development.

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 3 years of experience in the job offered or related occupation
• Experience utilizing Verilog or System Verilog to write RTL for FPGA designs
• Knowledge of FPGA Synthesis, Place & Route, and timing optimization to generate FPGA bitstream
• Proficiency in scripting languages including Python, TCL, and Perl for automation
• Experience developing RTL simulation environments for FPGA validation
• Understanding of CDC and multiple clock domains to address timing issues
• Ability to interpret board schematics for validation board development and debugging
• Experience operating lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers for testing
• Knowledge in designing and validating high-speed interfaces

• Manage the complete FPGA implementation flow from synthesis to bitstream generation
• Collaborate with silicon validation teams on silicon and firmware validation
• Drive silicon bring-up and work with cross-functional teams on product integration
• Architect and maintain a common design platform for ASIC and FPGA
• Develop RTL and software for FPGA prototyping and validation
• Maintain FPGA simulation environments to ensure effective validation
• Assist in the development and debugging of validation boards and platforms

• 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.