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Digital Design Engineer Lead - Custom Silicon Management

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Posted Aug 4, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
$175.5K – $311.7K/yr
Location
Cupertino, California, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Full-time
Experience
10+ Years of relevant industry experience.
Education
BS degree

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Role Summary

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This role supports Apple’s Custom Silicon Management Group, working on audio and mixed-signal digital design for mobile products including iPhone, iPad, and AppleTV. The engineer collaborates with internal teams and external silicon vendors to develop and productize custom silicon while supporting efficient execution and product schedules.

What You'll Do

  • 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.

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Qualifications

BS degree; digital design engineering experience.

Required

  • BS degree
  • Digital design engineering experience

Preferred

  • 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.

Original job description

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Summary

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.

Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our hardware development effort where you will collaborate with all subject areas, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.

You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new insights, as well as work with vendors to promote efficiency in the Silicon community. We value your technical understanding of digital design principles. Here are the main responsibilities of this role:

- 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.

Minimum Qualifications

BS degree
Digital design engineering experience

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Pay & Benefits — Cupertino, California, United States

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. 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.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

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Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.