Rf/analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer

RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Imagine what you could do here at Apple? Together we could help craft the next generation of the world's finest devices. New ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your career, and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The team is searching for a self-motivating, passionate electrical engineer for the role of AMS Design Engineer. As a team, we will be working on the leading-edge technology nodes to build elite custom analog designs used to connect our world-class products to the physical world as well as enable optimizing their performance. You will become part of a hands-on development team that fosters engineering excellence, creativity and innovation. Collaboration across teams is a key component of success at Apple. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. Will you help us design the next generation of revolutionary Apple products?

Responsibilities

• Conduct transistor-level feasibility study for various Analog/Mixed-Signal circuit blocks.
• Design blocks and document design simulation and verification towards formal design reviews.
• Drive mask design to implement layout views of designs and drive layout reviews.
• Run post-layout and top-level simulations to verify top-level integration.
• Define production and bench-level test plans.
• Take lab measurements to validate performance compliance with the spec.
• Drive and review yield/lab test results for bug fixes.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC design.
• Strong track record of delivering silicon IPs with complete architecture, design, verification and validation experience.
• Solid understanding/experience in bandgaps, bias, opamps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, low power oscillators, PLLs, VGAs, feedback and compensation techniques.
• In-depth knowledge and analytical understanding of mixed-signal design techniques.
• Experience in understanding top level verification methods incorporating block level schematics and behavioral models.
• Experience in C/Matlab/VerilogA/Python modeling.
• Hands-on experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to validate analog designs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good knowledge of high precision techniques in presence of device mismatch.
• Understanding of data converter architectures and design trade-offs.
• Experience in working with production test engineers to produce test plans and design for testability details.

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 $272,100, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.