Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer

Sensing & Imaging Fpg Engineer

Apple's Incubation team is seeking an Fpg Design Engineer to bring hardware systems to life, systems essential to delivering future products, features, and Apple Intelligence capabilities. You'll develop Fpg-based platforms from architecture through hardware bring-up, building multi-sensor acquisition and processing systems and influencing hardware, algorithm, and system design decisions. You'll have the autonomy to make design decisions and see their impact in working hardware. Work hands on in the lab with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers while collaborating with and learning from world-class experts in electrical engineering, sensor modules, product design, software, and system teams. Your work will directly shape how future Apple products see, hear, and sense the world around them.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with system architecture, EE, algorithm, software and PM teams to define requirements, understand performance goals, and execute projects
• Contribute to system architecture and micro-architecture; own RTL coding, IP selection, IP evaluation, IP integration, Fpg synthesis, place & route, timing closure, verification, and hardware bring-up
• Develop and maintain test benches to verify HDL code for functional correctness and performance
• Create and execute plans to bring-up, debug, and validate designs
• Develop Fpg-based processing for camera and multi-sensor data paths supporting real-time image, and DSP
• Document Fpg architecture and communicate technical concepts to cross-functional partners and leadership
• Explore emerging sensor technologies and contribute to technology roadmaps for future Apple products

Minimum Qualifications

• Proficiency with Fpg design tools such as Vivado, Lattice Radiant, design constraints, familiarity with AMD (Xilinx) and Lattice Fpg technologies
• Strong System Verilog or Verilog RTL design skills
• Experience with communication interfaces and protocols (I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI, DP, high-speed serial interfaces)
• Troubleshooting and analytical skills using lab equipment including oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, ChipScope, and Reveal
• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

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 $126,800 and $220,900, 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 At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong. Learn about accessibility in Apple's workplace Learn about reasonable accommodations for job applicants