Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Francisco, CA
Salary: $129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 29 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer

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The Sensing & Imaging FPGA Engineer joins the Imaging and Sensing Incubation team to develop hardware systems for products like iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. This role involves developing FPGA-based platforms from architecture through hardware bring-up, creating multi-sensor acquisition and processing systems for camera data and digital signal processing. You will perform RTL coding, IP integration, synthesis, and timing closure while utilizing lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers to debug designs. Key technical requirements include proficiency in System Verilog or Verilog, experience with Vivado and Lattice Radiant tools, and knowledge of protocols like I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI, and high-speed serial interfaces. The role focuses on the technical challenge of integrating cameras and non-vision sensors, such as IMUs and microphones, to enable advanced features like Apple Intelligence in a variety of consumer devices.

Skills

FPGA System Verilog Verilog RTL Vivado Lattice Radiant Xilinx I2C SPI UART USB MIPI DSP C C++ Python Tcl CI/CD Oscilloscopes Logic Analyzers

What you'll do

Develop FPGA-based platforms from initial architecture through hardware bring-up and validation.
Own the full RTL design cycle including coding, IP integration, synthesis, and timing closure.
Build and maintain test benches to verify HDL code for functional correctness and performance.
Create and execute plans to debug and validate designs using oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
Develop FPGA processing for camera and multi-sensor data paths supporting real-time image and DSP.
Document FPGA architecture and communicate technical concepts to cross-functional partners and leadership.
Explore emerging sensor technologies to contribute to technology roadmaps for future products.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree is required.
Proficiency with FPGA design tools such as Vivado and Lattice Radiant is required.
Strong System Verilog or Verilog RTL design skills are required.
Experience with communication interfaces and protocols including I2C, SPI, UART, USB, MIPI, DP, and high-speed serial interfaces is required.
Troubleshooting and analytical skills using lab equipment like oscilloscopes and logic analyzers are required.
Experience with image or signal processing implementation in FPGA (ISP pipelines, filtering, frame buffering) is preferred.
Understanding of low-level software (C/C++), Python/Tcl for automation, and CI/CD methodologies are preferred.
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field with experience delivering FPGAs from concept to implementation is preferred.

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