Physical Design Lead – Custom Silicon Management
Apple · Austin, TX · Hardware
About this role
Apple is hiring a senior-level Hardware Engineer in the software engineering function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with Frontend Development.
- Role
- Hardware Engineer
- Function
- software engineering
- Level
- senior
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Department
- Hardware
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
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Job description
from Apple careersAre you a leader and want to apply your engineering background to make big things happen? Can you influence, connect, get results and communicate effectively? Can you deliver on a predictable and dynamic schedule? The Custom Silicon Management Group provides critical custom silicon for all mobile products including iPhone, iPad, iPod, and AppleTV. We have an extraordinary opportunity for senior level engineers to drive and lead technical engagements between Apple and silicon suppliers working on groundbreaking technologies. We are looking for a remarkable Physical Design Lead to work with a highly hardworking Custom Silicon team at Apple to design and develop innovative chips for the coolest products. This position focuses specifically on supporting Physical Design and related activities for the chips. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new insights, as well as work with vendors to promote efficiency in the Silicon community and ensure high quality of the chips. h3 Minimum Qualifications /h3 BS degree. Physical Design experience. Knowledge of digital design concepts. h3 Preferred Qualifications /h3 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Experience leading physical design teams. Track record of having taped out a number of complex chips - from gates to GDS. Working knowledge…