Apple
RFIC Layout Designer
San Diego, California, United States Overview
Role: RFIC Layout Designer. The Wireless SoC Radio Team designs state-of-the-art highly energy efficient CMOS radios, from RF to bits. The team is responsible for the design of RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks, including baseband filters, baseband and RF phase-locked loops, crystal oscillators, and bandgap references. We are building technologies that transform the user experience, supported by a vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC, VLSI/RTL, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with the RFIC design team to layout and verify custom RF and analog IP for complex SoC products, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art radios and their deployment across high-volume products. Responsibilities
Detailed transistor-level layout of RF and analog circuit blocks including LNA, mixers, PLL, LO generation, modulators, power amplifiers, ADC/DAC, baseband filters, and bandgap/bias/LDO. Block-level layout through full verification flow including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking. Collaborate with designers on block-level floorplanning. Layout review for power/ground routing, electromigration, signal path checks, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling. Minimum Qualifications
5+ years related experience. Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS. High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. in FinFET technology. Knowledge of Cadence layout tools. Preferred Qualifications
Layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high-frequency routing. Strong understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling. Knowledge of guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, and advanced process effects such as LOD and WPE. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL. Pay & Benefits
Base pay is described as part of a total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $42.23 and $75.14/hr, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees may participate in discretionary stock programs and stock purchasing plans. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or relocation assistance. (Learn more about Apple Benefits.) Note: Benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. EEO & Compliance
Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Some locations may have program requirements such as E-Verify. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
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San Diego, California, United States Overview
Role: RFIC Layout Designer. The Wireless SoC Radio Team designs state-of-the-art highly energy efficient CMOS radios, from RF to bits. The team is responsible for the design of RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks, including baseband filters, baseband and RF phase-locked loops, crystal oscillators, and bandgap references. We are building technologies that transform the user experience, supported by a vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC, VLSI/RTL, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. In this role, you will collaborate with the RFIC design team to layout and verify custom RF and analog IP for complex SoC products, contributing to the development of state-of-the-art radios and their deployment across high-volume products. Responsibilities
Detailed transistor-level layout of RF and analog circuit blocks including LNA, mixers, PLL, LO generation, modulators, power amplifiers, ADC/DAC, baseband filters, and bandgap/bias/LDO. Block-level layout through full verification flow including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking. Collaborate with designers on block-level floorplanning. Layout review for power/ground routing, electromigration, signal path checks, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling. Minimum Qualifications
5+ years related experience. Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS. High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. in FinFET technology. Knowledge of Cadence layout tools. Preferred Qualifications
Layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high-frequency routing. Strong understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling. Knowledge of guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, and advanced process effects such as LOD and WPE. Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams. Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL. Pay & Benefits
Base pay is described as part of a total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $42.23 and $75.14/hr, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple employees may participate in discretionary stock programs and stock purchasing plans. Benefits include comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses or relocation assistance. (Learn more about Apple Benefits.) Note: Benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program. EEO & Compliance
Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics. Some locations may have program requirements such as E-Verify. Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
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