ASIC Design and Integration Engineer - Silicon Security
AppleJob Title
ASIC Design and Integration Engineer - Silicon Security
Role Summary
Member of Apple's Silicon Security team responsible for designing and integrating secure hardware subsystems for Apple SoCs to protect sensitive customer data. Collaborate with platform architecture, IP owners, and design verification teams to deliver secure, timely, and performant silicon features.
Experience Level
Entry-level. 0 years of experience required.
Responsibilities
Primary duties include system design, IP integration, and front-end quality delivery.
- Architect and design security features and defenses against side-channel and physical attacks.
- Integrate security IPs into secure subsystems and ensure timing, performance, and security requirements are met.
- Identify and resolve integration issues across multiple IP blocks; coordinate with IP owners on interfaces and functionality.
- Drive front-end quality flows from RTL to netlist, including Lint, CDC/RDC analysis, UPF development, timing, and synthesis.
- Implement and validate RTL using Verilog/SystemVerilog.
- Work on clock and reset architecture at the subsystem level.
- Leverage AI-assisted tools to improve design quality and productivity.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience. Degree information is in Education Requirements below.
- RTL design experience with Verilog or SystemVerilog.
- CDC and RDC analysis and verification experience.
- Solid understanding of synthesis, timing closure, and design for testability.
- Familiarity with low-power design techniques and UPF development.
- Background in cryptography and cryptographic algorithm implementation; knowledge of hardware security concepts including key management and physical attack countermeasures.
- Experience with clock and reset architecture at the subsystem level.
- Proficient with AMBA bus protocols (AXI, AHB, APB).
- Ability to debug integration issues and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Nice-to-have: experience with AI-assisted design tools.
Education Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a relevant field).
About the Company
Company: Apple
Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States
Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.
