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Wireless RTL Design Engineer

Apple

Apple

Design
San Diego, CA, USA
USD 171,600-302,200 / year + Equity
Posted on Oct 24, 2025
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Would you like to join Apple’s growing wireless silicon development team? Our wireless SOC organization is responsible for all aspects of wireless silicon development with a particular emphasis on highly energy efficient design and new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering.
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a silicon design group with a critical impact on getting functional products to hundreds of millions of customers quickly. You will develop signal processing intensive design for wireless communication SoCs with diverse connectivity technologies. Will you join us and do the best work of your life here?
  • Writing specifications and other documents based on MATLAB/C system model
  • Microarchitecture definition
  • IP integration, RTL logic design, and verification support
  • Running tools to ensure lint-free and CDC clean design
  • Synthesis and timing constraints
  • Collaboration with algorithm, radio, power, SoC and software team to ensure performance and power efficiency
  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
  • Strong fixed-point knowledge and extensive experience with bit-true verifications
  • Understanding of DSP communication algorithms and trade-offs between performance and complexity
  • Good knowledge in modern design techniques and energy-efficient/low power logic design
  • Ability to work well in a team and be productive under tight schedules
  • Excellent communication skills and self-motivated
  • MSEE/PhD
  • Good track record of bringing logic designs into mass production
  • Experience with FPGA and/or emulation platform
  • Experience in front end CAD tools such as synthesis, CDC and power analysis
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 $171,600 and $302,200, 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.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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