Digital Design Engineer Lead - Custom Silicon Management

Digital Design Engineer Lead - Custom Silicon Management

Are you a leader? Do you want to utilize your engineering background to make big things happen? Can you influence, connect, get results and communicate effectively? Can you deliver on a predictable and dynamic schedule? We have an extraordinary opportunity for senior level engineers to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies. The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom silicon for all mobile products including iPhone, iPad, and AppleTV.

Apple is looking for remarkable Audio and Mixed Signal Digital Design Engineers to work with multi-functional teams and external vendors to define, develop and productize the next generation of devices.

• Assist in architecture, implementation, verification, emulation and validation of custom silicon.
• Trade off specific issues against system limitations.
• Help improve engineering requirement specification documents for custom silicon.
• Work with internal teams to assure that documents meets needs.
• Work with external vendors in developing micro-architecture, verification and emulation of custom silicon.
• Drive vendor's methodology to meet Apple standards.
• Target to achieve bug free first silicon to meet ambitious product schedules.

• BS degree
• Digital design engineering experience

• 10+ Years of relevant industry experience.
• Hands-on experience with FPGA emulation, silicon bring-up, characterization and debug.
• Experience with mixed signal design.
• Experience with audio and power standards such as MIPI, Soundwire, I2S and SPMI.
• Experience with audio amplifier, codec and power converters.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $311,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs.

Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including:
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.