In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration ...
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration ...
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$147.40K - $272.10K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
$147.40K - $272.10K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
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$156.85K - $160K/yr
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$156.85K - $160K/yr
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As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration ...
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration ...
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$108K - $192K/yr
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In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... Description As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design ...
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... Description As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design ...
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$141.50K - $145.70K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
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$147.40K - $272.10K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
$147.40K - $272.10K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
Austin, TX · On-site
$113.51K - $190.90K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
Austin, TX · On-site
$113.51K - $190.90K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
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$156.85K - $160K/yr
Perform chip bring-up, validation and debugging. Design, integrate and validate data pipeline according to PRD/design specification and system architecture of SoC products, following ASIC design flow ...
SoC Design Engineer
$156.85K - $160K/yr
Perform chip bring-up, validation and debugging. Design, integrate and validate data pipeline according to PRD/design specification and system architecture of SoC products, following ASIC design flow ...
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... Description As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design ...
In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing ... Description As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design ...
SoC Physical Design Methodology Engineer
Beaverton, OR · On-site
$141.50K - $145.70K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
SoC Physical Design Methodology Engineer
Beaverton, OR · On-site
$141.50K - $145.70K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
$113.51K - $190.90K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
$113.51K - $190.90K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
SoC Full Chip DV Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134.80K - $164.50K/yr
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SoC Full Chip DV Engineer
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$134.80K - $164.50K/yr
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CAD Engineer - PDV
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SoC Full Chip DV Engineer
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$134.80K - $164.50K/yr
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SoC Full Chip DV Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134.80K - $164.50K/yr
Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and ... As part of a very talented team, we are at the heart of the chip design effort collaborating with ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
$171.60K - $302.20K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
CAD Engineer - PDV
$171.60K - $302.20K/yr
As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You'll ensure Apple products and ...
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How much do chip design jobs pay per year?
As of Jun 1, 2026, the average yearly pay for chip design in the United States is $114,491.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,500.00 and $144,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is a Chip Design job?
A Chip Design job involves creating and developing semiconductor circuits used in electronic devices. Engineers in this field work on designing, verifying, and testing integrated circuits (ICs) to ensure performance, power efficiency, and reliability. They use specialized software tools for designing hardware and optimizing functionality. Chip designers collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new processors, memory chips, or custom ASICs from concept to production. This role is crucial in industries like computing, telecommunications, and consumer electronics.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Chip Design position, and why are they important?
To excel in Chip Design, a strong background in electrical engineering, digital and analog circuit design, and semiconductor physics is typically required, often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with electronic design automation (EDA) tools like Cadence, Synopsys, and Mentor Graphics, as well as proficiency in hardware description languages (HDLs) such as Verilog or VHDL, are standard prerequisites. Outstanding problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams set candidates apart. These competencies are essential for designing efficient, reliable integrated circuits and meeting the evolving needs of the semiconductor industry.
What are the typical career progression opportunities in a Chip Design role?
Chip Design offers a clear pathway for career growth, starting from entry-level positions such as Design Engineer or Verification Engineer and progressing to roles like Lead Designer, Project Manager, or Technical Architect. As you gain experience and demonstrate expertise, opportunities often open up in specialized areas such as physical design, timing analysis, or system architecture. Many professionals also advance to leadership or managerial positions, overseeing teams or entire design projects. Additionally, working in such a fast-evolving field keeps you engaged with the latest technologies and can provide options to transition into adjacent areas like product management or application engineering.
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Job description
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas 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! Dynamic, intelligent 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 commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Do you want join us in these pursuits? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product!..In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort interfacing with all disciplines, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.
As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration, and verification of high performance, low power processor development. • Full chip floorplan, area optimizations, block partitioning and pin placements• Own chip level place and route (PnR), final CPU layout database construction and verification (PDV)• Develop and validate Power Grid, including routability analysis• Drive custom layout integration, block and full-chip level EM/IR, electrical verification/analysis as well as formal verification• Work with the implementation/CAD teams during the entire chip design cycle to drive signoff closure for tapeout• Work with the SOC team to meet IP technical and delivery requirements• Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies and flow development for chip integration and analysis• Scripting to automate tasks and improve debug efficiency
Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experienceExperience with scripting in Perl or TCL
Knowledge of industrial standards and practices in Physical Design, including Floorplanning, Partitioning, Budgeting, Place and Route and Physical VerificationExperience in developing and implementing Power Grid and Clock specificationsSolid knowledge of Low Power Design, Physical Construction, Integration, EMIR (Drop/Noise), SIGEM Analysis, Formal Verification, Physical PDV, DRC/LVS Verification, and DFMSolid understanding of verification tools such as Conformal LP, LEC, RedHawk, CalibreSolid understanding of CMOS circuit design. Layout design background is a plusWorking knowledge of Extraction and STA methodology and toolsWorking knowledge of Computer ArchitectureAbility to work well in a team, being an excellent problem solver, and self motivated
As a Full Chip Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration, and verification of high performance, low power processor development. • Full chip floorplan, area optimizations, block partitioning and pin placements• Own chip level place and route (PnR), final CPU layout database construction and verification (PDV)• Develop and validate Power Grid, including routability analysis• Drive custom layout integration, block and full-chip level EM/IR, electrical verification/analysis as well as formal verification• Work with the implementation/CAD teams during the entire chip design cycle to drive signoff closure for tapeout• Work with the SOC team to meet IP technical and delivery requirements• Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies and flow development for chip integration and analysis• Scripting to automate tasks and improve debug efficiency
Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experienceExperience with scripting in Perl or TCL
Knowledge of industrial standards and practices in Physical Design, including Floorplanning, Partitioning, Budgeting, Place and Route and Physical VerificationExperience in developing and implementing Power Grid and Clock specificationsSolid knowledge of Low Power Design, Physical Construction, Integration, EMIR (Drop/Noise), SIGEM Analysis, Formal Verification, Physical PDV, DRC/LVS Verification, and DFMSolid understanding of verification tools such as Conformal LP, LEC, RedHawk, CalibreSolid understanding of CMOS circuit design. Layout design background is a plusWorking knowledge of Extraction and STA methodology and toolsWorking knowledge of Computer ArchitectureAbility to work well in a team, being an excellent problem solver, and self motivated
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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas 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. Dynamic, intelligent 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 real 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.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976