FPGA Design Engineer (Display Silicon Digital Architect)

Summary

Posted: Mar 4, 2025

Role Number:200577916

Apple is where individual imaginations gather together, committing to the values that lead to great work. Every new product we build, service we create, or Apple Store experience we deliver is the result of us making each other’s ideas stronger. That happens because every one of us shares a belief that we can make something wonderful and share it with the world, changing lives for the better. It’s the diversity of our people and their thinking that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do. When we bring everybody in, we can do the best work of our lives. Here, you’ll do more than join something — you’ll add something. The display silicon applications team develops a deep understanding of the performance and capabilities of our portfolio of custom silicon to enable new display features, capabilities and products as well as prototypes of new display technologies. This is a phenomenal opportunity for a hands-on developer with a broad skillset who is willing to cover a range of roles and responsibilities related to FPGA, Modeling and Silicon Architecture and Usage.

Description

– Work with multi-functional teams to converge on display silicon functionality – Use existing silicon and design FPGAs to prototype new display features or technology – Specify Silicon Requirements and microarchitecture – Work with vendors and other teams to deliver quality silicon and resolve any issues – Support validation, generate and optimize silicon configurations – Propose new features, capabilities, and performance requirements for new custom silicon – Support teams using FPGA platforms, ASICs, and models.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering minimum with 5 years of relevant industry experience in EE, Silicon, or FPGA designs or applications
• Experience with Digital Architecture, RTL Coding, Implementation, Verification, Debugging and Deployment
• Experience with serial interfaces like SPI, I2C and high speed serdes IPs.
• Experience with Scripting and Automation (e.g. Python)

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineer with 3 years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with Silicon Architecture Modeling, and developing Silicon Chip level specs
• Complete Chip Lifecycle experience
• Knowledge of Board design, ability to specify requirements and review PCBs

Pay & Benefits

• 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 $135,400 and $250,600, 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.