Circuits Implementation Engineer
Apple· Hardware
Santa Clara, CA$175.5k - $311.7kFull-timePosted 6mo ago
About the role
Join Apple’s Silicon Technologies group as an Implementation Engineer in the Digital Custom Group (DCG) to help define PPA targets, track development of custom/SRAM designs throughout the design cycle, and influence CPU/GPU/SoC/Neural Engine/Camera designs for next-generation Apple silicon (e.g., M2, A16 Bionic).
Responsibilities
- Design analysis to define PPA targets for current and future tech nodes
- Work with an extraordinary SRAM and custom circuit team to formulate design specifications
- Layout/Simulations to establish PPA trends
- Finalize the list of SRAMs and custom designs to be built for next SOCs/products
- Work with cross functional design teams to define specifications, track dependencies and provide technical solutions
- Track design development of SRAMs & other custom designs for schedule, spec closure, PPA & quality
Qualifications
- MS in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of relevant industry experience
- Work experience within a SoC design cycle, developing custom circuits and SRAM/Register File for low power, low voltage and high performance
- Custom Circuit design methodology
- Leading/managing projects
- Knowledge of Cache design/architecture and memory hierarchy
- Solid understanding of industry-standard design tools
- Deep understanding of nanometer device physics, leakage mechanisms, technology interactions with device behavior
- Gen AI, Machine Learning algorithms (ML), and scripting is a plus
Skills
Required:PPA target definitionSRAM design and register fileLayout/SimulationCross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- range of discounted products and free services
- education-related reimbursement including tuition
- potential discretionary bonuses or commissions
- relocation assistance (eligibility)
- Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
- employee stock purchase plan
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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