Early Career PMU Digital Design Engineer (mf/d)
Design · Full-time
Livorno, Province of Livorno, Italy
EUR 39,400-59,100 / year + Equity
Posted on Sep 9, 2026
Summary
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. Multifaceted, amazing 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. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? At Apple, we are pushing the boundary of what is possible to improve the lives of our customers.
Description
As part of our digital design team you will get involved in all phases of the product development cycle. You will work with chip and system architects to understand the top level requirements of our digital functions and develop detailed specifications. A key part of your daily work is the definition of features and interfaces to control analog and digital IPs, the implementation in SystemVerilog and the flows to qualify RTL code. You will also need to provide constraints, oversee synthesis and power reports, root-cause and resolve timing and power issues and ensure maximal QoR throughout your design.
Your designs will need to balance energy efficiency and area constraints with project schedule and maintainability. We are looking for a team player who takes over new challenges to find solutions in collaboration with our highly motivated digital and analog design teams.
Minimum Qualifications
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between €39,400 and €59,100 and reflects a full-time equivalent. Your base pay will depend on contractual hours, skills, qualifications, experience, location, and any relevant collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Apple employees are eligible to participate in the Apple Inc. discretionary stock programs. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and discretionary stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.
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
Role Number: 200682225-5641
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. Multifaceted, amazing 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. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? At Apple, we are pushing the boundary of what is possible to improve the lives of our customers.
Description
As part of our digital design team you will get involved in all phases of the product development cycle. You will work with chip and system architects to understand the top level requirements of our digital functions and develop detailed specifications. A key part of your daily work is the definition of features and interfaces to control analog and digital IPs, the implementation in SystemVerilog and the flows to qualify RTL code. You will also need to provide constraints, oversee synthesis and power reports, root-cause and resolve timing and power issues and ensure maximal QoR throughout your design.
Your designs will need to balance energy efficiency and area constraints with project schedule and maintainability. We are looking for a team player who takes over new challenges to find solutions in collaboration with our highly motivated digital and analog design teams.
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficient with RTL structures and coding in Verilog, SystemVerilog or VHDL
- Awareness of asynchronous design concepts, related rules and restrictions
- Scripting language knowledge (perl, python or similar)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and well-organised working style
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Fluent English skills are required
- Profound knowledge of digital frontend flows and methodologies
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This range provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay for this role is between €39,400 and €59,100 and reflects a full-time equivalent. Your base pay will depend on contractual hours, skills, qualifications, experience, location, and any relevant collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Apple employees are eligible to participate in the Apple Inc. discretionary stock programs. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Learn more about Apple Benefits
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and discretionary stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.
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
Role Number: 200682225-5641