Analog IC Design Engineer

At Apple, we work every day to craft products that enrich people's lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually creative IC Designer.

Description

We are looking for an analog/mixed-signal IC design engineer with in-depth knowledge of state-of-the-art analog IC design & verification tools. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and exciting opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple's customers every single day.","responsibilities":"Involved in feasibility, definition, system analysis/design and specification of building blocks.

Behavioral modeling to validate architectures and algorithms.

Transistor-level feasibility studies for various blocks.

Crafting blocks and documenting design towards formal design reviews.

Drive mask design to implement layout view of designs.

Top-level simulations to validate top-level integration.

Defining production/bench-level test-plans.

Taking lab measurements to validate analog designs.

Driving/reviewing yield/lab test results to drive bug fixes.

Design for ESD compliance.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SERDES

Design experience in FinFet CMOS technology

Experience with Verilog-A/AMS behavioral modeling

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D/Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering with industry or internship experience.

Deep knowledge of transistor-level design

Experience with design and validation of complex analog/mixed-signal IPs

Solid understanding of analog/mixed-signal circuit blocks such as ADCs, DACs, PLLs, filters, bandgap references, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, OpAmps, comparators and switched-cap circuits

Deep knowledge of analog/mixed-signal design techniques such as small-signal analysis, feedback loop theory and noise analysis

Deep knowledge of analog/mixed-signal concepts such as mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques

Experience with analog/mixed-signal IC development from definition to production including layout supervision, lab evaluation and characterization

Experience in silicon characterization and debugging of mixed-signal circuits, including experience with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes and signal generators

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Pay & 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 $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.

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