ASIC Design Engineer – Fabric/Interconnect
AppleJob Title
ASIC Design Engineer – Fabric/Interconnect
Role Summary
Design and integrate coherent and non-coherent on-chip interconnects and associated memory hierarchy into a subsystem or SoC. The role owns RTL development, IP integration, and cross-functional coordination (synthesis/STA, power/performance, verification) to deliver production-quality silicon blocks on schedule.
Experience Level
Entry-level - 0+ years relevant industry experience.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include RTL design, integration, and delivery of interconnect and memory-related blocks within an SoC.
- Design and integrate coherent and non-coherent fabrics into a subsystem or SoC (NoC topologies, crossbars, arbitration).
- Own RTL development workflow: templating, scripting, and RTL generation.
- Integrate common/shared IP and optimize memories and hard macros for the block.
- Work with front-end synthesis and STA teams to meet timing closure for the block.
- Collaborate with power/performance and functional verification teams to ensure block quality.
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary groups to incorporate design checks and meet delivery schedules.
Requirements
Technical must-haves and useful preferences are listed below.
Must-have:
- Practical knowledge of on-chip interconnect architectures and system memory hierarchy.
- Strong RTL design skills and experience with scripting/templating for RTL generation.
- Experience integrating IP blocks and optimizing memory/hard macro usage.
- Familiarity with timing closure processes and working with synthesis/STA teams.
- Ability to collaborate with verification, power, and performance teams and communicate across groups.
Nice-to-have:
- Knowledge of cache coherency protocols (MESI, MOESI, directory-based coherence).
- Track record delivering large, low-power designs in high-volume production.
- Familiarity with front-end tools such as lint, CDC analysis, and synthesis flows.
- Self-starter, highly organized and schedule-driven.
Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree (BS) required. The posting specifies a minimum of BS plus 0 years relevant industry experience. No specific field of study or mention of equivalent practical experience was provided.
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.
