hardware design engineer

Apple

<div>Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Sophisticated, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next excellent Apple product. Do you enjoy working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our complex group, you will get the outstanding and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple&rsquo;s customers every single day. Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? We are searching for a dedicated engineer to join our exciting team of problem solvers. 
 
Description 
 
As an ASIC Design Engineer, your responsibilities span various aspects of SOC design: 
 
<ul><li>Write microarchitecture and/or design specifications</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Design, implement, and debug complex logic designs</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Integrate complex IPs into the SOC</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Support all front end integration activities like Lint, CDC, Synthesis, and ECO</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Work with other specialists that are members of the SOC Design, SOC Design</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Verification, Emulation, STA, and Physical Design teams</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Collaborate with software and systems teams to ensure a high quality</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Experience writing specifications and converting them to design. 
 
Experience with multiple clock domains and asynchronous interfaces. 
 
Hands on experience in all aspects of the chip development process with proficiency in front end tools and methodologies 
 
Experience or knowledge of system architecture, CPU &amp; IP Integration, and power and clock management designs desirable. 
 
Ability to communicate optimally across all internal groups 
 
Familiarity with software and operating concepts a plus 
 
Familiarity with scripting languages like Perl, Python, or TCL a plus 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience. 
 
Verilog RTL Logic Design experience. 
 
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 .</div>

ASIC Design Engineer

<div>Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Sophisticated, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next excellent Apple product. 
 
Do you enjoy working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our complex group, you will get the outstanding and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple&rsquo;s customers every single day. Are you ready to join a team transforming hardware technology? We are searching for a dedicated engineer to join our exciting team of problem solvers. 
 
Description 
 
The ideal candidate will have experience in ASIC design with: 
 
<ul><li>Architecture research and/or development of memory or highly interconnected system architectures.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>RTL/micro-architecture.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Knowledge of high-performance memory subsystem, including dram controller, PHY architecture and design, DFI interface and dram interface calibration/training mechanisms and algorithms is a plus.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Systems experience in characterizing performance, doing comparison studies, and documenting and publishing results.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Drive new memory system architectures from DRAM up. 
 
Explore architecture and feature trade-offs in system performance, area, and power consumption. 
 
Develop memory hierarchies for high performance parallel computer architectures. (system-on-a-chip SOC). 
 
Work with performance team to develop performance/power simulators, models and test suites. 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Bachelor's Degree with +3 Years of Experience. 
 
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 . 
 
Pay &amp; 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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.</div>

Apple Silicon Engineering is seeking Hardware-minded Software engineers to create innovative tools to design the next generation of Apple&rsquo;s world-leading systems-on-chip (SOCs). 
 
Apple&rsquo;s multi-billion-transistor Ax SOCs are the brain of every iPhone and iPad. The Analog Mixed-Signal circuits connect them to the physical world via complex IPs such as SERDES for data communication, PLLs for clock generation, and sensors for measuring physical quantities. 
 
Modeling Software Engineers bring a unique and versatile combination of software and hardware expertise. On their way from the designer's mind to becoming a piece of silicon, circuits take form in software. Modeling Software Engineers develop those software-representations of future hardware and then make them real. This includes both the circuits themselves, and the underlying tools to enable hundreds more designers. We use modern software design methodology and apply it to Hardware design. 
 
Description 
 
This role develops specialized software tools and simulation platforms that enable the design of analog mixed-signal circuits for Apple's custom silicon chips. You'll combine software engineering expertise with hardware knowledge to build automation frameworks, optimization algorithms, and modeling environments that help circuit designers create the physical interfaces connecting Apple's processors to the real world. The position requires strong programming skills in Python or C++ and involves working on challenging problems at the intersection of software development and hardware design.&quot;,&quot;responsibilities&quot;:&quot;Architect tools, frameworks, and simulation environments for analog design workflows 
 
Design and implement software for simulation platforms that integrate multiple simulators for analog mixed-signal IP development 
 
Develop constraint-driven placement and routing algorithms for analog circuit design. Implement software solutions that capture layout intent, matching requirements, and parasitic constraints 
 
Build scientific software packages and frameworks for hardware design automation 
 
Create custom hardware description libraries, frameworks, and domain-specific languages 
 
Develop web-based interfaces and visualization tools to enhance designer productivity 
 
Preferred Qualifications 
 
Expert-level proficiency in Python and/or C++ 
 
Strong background in object-oriented programming (OOP) and software architecture design 
 
Experience with computational geometry, constraint solvers, or optimization algorithms 
 
Knowledge of event-driven programming and system-level simulation frameworks 
 
Understanding of analog layout principles (matching, shielding, parasitics, DRC/LVS) and EDA tool APIs and file formats (LEF/DEF, GDSII, OpenAccess) 
 
Experience developing web applications (e.g., Flask, React) and designing frontend user interfaces 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering. 
 
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 . 
 
Pay &amp; 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.

Analog Mixed-Signal Modeling Software Engineer

<div>As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you&rsquo;ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality. You will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing visionary ideas to the real world. Join us, and you&rsquo;ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they&rsquo;ve never before imagined. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for crafting innovative ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Compiler Circuit Design Engineers. 
 
This is a highly visible role at the heart of a processor design effort, making a critical impact delivering products to market quickly. 
 
Description 
 
Imagine yourself at the center of our hardware development effort. In this role, on memory compiler, you will collaborate with compiler vendors and design teams. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of dedicated engineers. You will work closely with compiler development and deployment to impact PPA of the end products. In this exciting role, you will perform the following: 
 
<ul><li>Drive the development of SRAM, register files and latch arrays to enable high performance and low power design</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Have as comprehensive understanding of IC compilers that are available globally</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Lead the SRAM compiler IP requirements to Vendors and the internal IP teams</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Understand the complete spectrum of design flow, DFT and testing aspects of the compiler IPs</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Work with logic/architecture team to capture specifications of SRAM/Reg files/Latch arrays and drive the implementation.</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
We are looking for applicants with at least 5+ years circuit design experience 
 
Expertise in developing high-performance low power circuit design and SRAM and register file arrays 
 
Deep knowledge of industry standard circuit simulation and design tools, top-level integration tools 
 
Experience in leading multi-functional teams by technical expertise and to present sophisticated technical topics to a multi-level audience 
 
Proven understanding of device physics and process 
 
Drive multi-functional team for failure analysis, corrective action implementation plan and yield bridge to a successful ramp &amp; mass production 
 
Exposure to ML based programming algorithms 
 
Ability to provide automations for rapid and dynamic design needs 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
BS and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience. 
 
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 . 
 
Pay &amp; 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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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.</div>

Compiler Circuit Designer

<div>At Apple, phenomenal ideas have a way of becoming great products and customer experiences very quickly. The industry is accustomed to Apple taping out the SOC&rsquo;s for our various products at a rigorous pace. In order to achieve this, Apple&rsquo;s best-in-class chip is driven by top notch design engineers who implement various blocks of the chip and deliver high quality components to SoC. This is a high transparency and critically important role and requires close working relationships with many groups and an organized approach to coordinate all tasks in parallel to hit schedules consistently with a quality design. Our position requires knowledge of interconnect fabrics and system memory hierarchy 
 
Description 
 
<ul><li>Design &amp; Integration of coherent and non-coherent fabrics into a subsystem or SoC with good understanding of on-chip interconnect architectures (NoC topologies, crossbars, arbitration).</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Own all aspects of RTL development design, templating, scripting and RTL generation.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Work and collaborate with other designers in the group to deliver results.</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Integrate common/shared IP blocks to design and optimize memories/hard macros required for the block</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Work with front-end synthesis/STA teams to ensure timing for the block is met</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Work with power/performance and functional verification team to ensure high quality of the block</li></ul> 
<ul><li>Work with multi-disciplinary groups to make sure designs are delivered on time and with the highest quality by incorporating proper checks at every stage of the design process</li></ul> 

Preferred Qualifications 
 
Knowledge of cache coherency protocols (MESI, MOESI, directory-based coherence) and memory hierarchy. 
 
A consistent track record of delivering large, sophisticated designs in high volume production for low power applications 
 
Solid working experience with synthesis, power, performance and verification teams to develop and deliver high quality RTL design on time 
 
Strong interpersonal skills, as the candidate will work with diverse groups within the company 
 
Self-starter, highly motivated, highly organized, and schedule driven 
 
Familiarity with all front-end tools including lint, CDC, synthesis 
 
Minimum Qualifications 
 
Minimum of BS + 3 years relevant industry experience. 
 
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 .</div>

ASIC Design Engineer - Fabric/Interconnect

BlueCat AI

About BlueCat AIBlueCat AI is a Doha-based EdTech startup building an AI literacy platform for children. Our product includes a companion robot that helps children learn to think critically about AI. We're looking for an engineer to lead the robotics integration for our first hardware product.The RoleWe're hiring a Robotics Integration Engineer to own the development of our educational companion robot. In Phase 1, you'll evaluate and customize existing social robots from manufacturers. In Phase 2 (2027), you'll help design custom hardware.This is a unique opportunity to build a child-friendly robot from the ground up &mdash; not just write code, but shape the entire product experience.What You'll DoPhase 1 (Next 6 Months):<ul><li>Research and evaluate existing social/educational robots (Misty, Kebbi, NAO, etc.)</li><li>Recommend platform selection based on customization potential, SDK, cost</li><li>Integrate BlueCat AI personality and dialogue system into robot</li><li>Implement voice interaction (Arabic + English TTS/STT)</li><li>Develop expressions, animations, and child-friendly interactions</li><li>Work with manufacturer on customization (shell design, branding)</li><li>Deliver working prototype within 3&ndash;4 months</li></ul>Phase 2 (2027):<ul><li>Contribute to custom robot hardware design specifications</li><li>Work with industrial designers and manufacturers</li><li>Lead firmware and embedded systems development</li></ul>RequirementsMust Have:<ul><li>3&ndash;6 years experience in robotics, embedded systems, or mechatronics</li><li>Hands-on experience with robot SDKs or platforms</li><li>Programming skills: Python, C/C++</li><li>Experience integrating AI/ML components or AI models (e.g speech, vision, NLP)</li><li>Understanding of hardware-software interfaces</li><li>Based in Doha</li></ul>Nice to Have:<ul><li>Experience with social robots or educational robotics</li><li>ROS (Robot Operating System) knowledge</li><li>Experience with child-safety standards for hardware</li><li>Background in product development (not just R&amp;D)</li><li>Knowledge of robot manufacturers and supply chain</li><li>Arabic and English language skills (plus)</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)</li><li>Opportunity to build a robot product from scratch</li><li>Work on cutting-edge AI + robotics for children</li><li>Small team with high ownership and impact</li><li>Path to lead hardware development in Phase 2</li><li>Mission-driven work in the EdTech space</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Robotics Integration Engineer — BlueCat AI

Raytheon

<div>Date Posted:
2026-03-12
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-CAMBRIDGE-BBN01 ~ 10 &amp; 50 Moulton St ~ MOULTON B2
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses &ndash; Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt &amp; Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
RTX BBN Technologies is one of RTX&rsquo;s premier research and development centers. Our diverse research portfolio combines the best technologies to deliver innovative, custom solutions with real-world benefit. At RTX BBN Technologies, we invent new science by applying radical cross-disciplinary techniques to prototype systems in order to prove concept viability. This is especially evident in our Physical Systems and Sciences group, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where scientists and engineers anticipate the future in both very large and very small-scale scientific systems that often need to survive challenging operational environments.
What You Will Learn
We are seeking qualified candidates who have good knowledge in digital systems, HDL, signal conversion, signal processing, and hands-on experience with development of real-time embedded systems. Your knowledge of high-speed interfaces and experience developing in multiple programming domains, including C/C++, VHDL, Verilog, and scripting languages will be leveraged to create custom R&amp;D hardware. You will join a project team designing, analyzing, and prototyping innovative multi-domain system architectures, solving challenging real-world problems like:<ul><li>
Developing real-time control system architectures to affect the performance of physical systems</li></ul><ul><li>
Developing sophisticated detection, classification, localization, and tracking (DCLT) algorithms for novel signal sources in high-noise environments</li></ul><ul><li>
Support development and testing of experimental testbeds for real-time sensor processing systems, state-of-the-art quantum information systems, integrated photonic systems, and other physical sciences pursuits</li></ul><ul><li>
Supporting implementation and evaluation of real-time systems in real-world contexts and conducting performance analyses</li></ul>
Qualifications You Must Have *<ul><li>
A BS degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or relevant discipline and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an MS degree</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated experience in embedded code and digital logic development processes, including logic design, verification, timing analysis, board bring up, and validation</li></ul><ul><li>
Understanding of Digital Signal Processing fundamentals and their implementation on FPGAs</li></ul><ul><li>
Demonstrated experience in high-speed interfaces, including experience in Ethernet, serial point to point communication (SPI, I2C, sFPDP, or similar), and PCIe</li></ul><ul><li>
Scripting development experience (bash, Tcl, etc.)</li></ul>
Qualifications We Prefer<ul><li>
Experience with SoC boards running bare metal code as well as configuring and deploying embedded Linux (e.g. Petalinux)</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience with RFSoC boards and/or high-speed analog signal generation and digitization</li></ul><ul><li>
Experience with high-speed memory interfaces (DDR, HBM)</li></ul><ul><li>
Familiarity with building Linux drivers for FPGA peripherals</li></ul><ul><li>
Software development experience in C/C++, and Python</li></ul>
What We Offer
Whether you&rsquo;re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.<ul><li>Relocation Assistance available</li><li>This position is Onsite at our Cambridge, Mass headquarters</li></ul>
To help you achieve your goals, BBN will provide:<ul><li>
A strong leadership team well-versed in government R&amp;D.</li><li>
A collaborative and collegial environment to push state-of-the-art research.</li><li>
Technically competent pool of research scientists who are willing to mentor, listen, and help you refine your research vision and goals.</li><li>
Business development, programmatic, contracting, finance, and HR support.</li><li>
Access, through RTX, to opportunities that help transition your research and ultimately see it fielded.</li></ul>
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate&rsquo;s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company&rsquo;s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans&rsquo; Readjustment Assistance Act.
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