FPGA Design Engineer - Instrument Engineering

This small team of engineers designs and productizes Software-Defined Radios and precision RF and Analog Test Equipment for testing, calibrating, and researching cellular, 5G, Satellite communications, WiFi, BT, mmWave, UWB, and NFC radios in millions of iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Watches. All members of the team bring their own unique expertise to collectively take internal Apple products from concept to mass production.

Each internal product is designed to Apple's exacting standards, which maintain the quality, accuracy, and functionality of commercially available offerings.

As an FPGA Engineer, you will work on the next-generation wireless communication products. Our products are built on platforms that heavily leverage complex, high-speed, real-time logic running on industry-leading FPGAs. You will work with other cross-functional team members, such as RF system engineers, software engineers, DSP engineers, hardware engineers, and Embedded Firmware engineers, to design and develop embedded systems that are instrumental in creating products loved all over the globe.

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in EE, CE, CS, Math, Physics, or related major with relevant industry work experience.
• Passionate about learning and working in an agile environment
• Recent development experience in designing, coding, and implementing digital logic for FPGAs using VHDL or Verilog.
• Recent development experience in developing comprehensive test benches to verify HDL code for functional correctness, performance, and compliance with specifications.
• International travel of 10% is required.

• Experience in digital circuits, state machines, pipelining, memory interfaces, multiple clock domains, and high-speed designs.
• Experience designing DSP algorithms in FPGAs or ASICs.
• Ability to use lab equipment such as JTAG, Logic Analyzer, Oscilloscope, Spectrum Analyzer, etc.
• Experience with Cadence Simulation Tools and Xilinx Vivado.
• Knowledge of UVM.
• Knowledge of RF and DSP fundamentals.
• Knowledge of high-speed communication protocols like PCIe, 100
  
  GbE, JESD
  204C, etc.
• Strong interpersonal 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 $139,500 and $258,100, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note:

Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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