Experienced AMS Analog Layout Engineer (f/m/d)

Apple; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Apple is seeking a Senior Layout Engineer in Munich, Germany, to join their Analog Mixed‑Signal layout team. This position requires extensive experience in analog layout design and knowledge in areas like deep submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies. You will craft custom analog designs, collaborate closely with circuit designers, and leverage sophisticated design tools.

The role offers an innovative environment with endless learning opportunities, excellent benefits, and a commitment to inclusion and diversity.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience in analog/mixed-signal layout design.
• Proficiency in deep submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies.
• High proficiency in interpreting physical verification reports.

Aufgaben

• Craft sophisticated layouts for mixed-signal and analog circuits.
• Collaborate with teams to develop world-leading SOCs.
• Run design verification tools and analyze LVS, DRC, and ERC reports.

Kenntnisse

Analog/Mixed‑Signal layout design

Deep submicron CMOS circuits

FinFET technologies

SKILL

Perl

TCL

Shell scripting

Python

Machine Learning concepts

DFM best practices

Cadence Virtuoso

English proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence Innovus

Jobbeschreibung

Summary

As a member of Apple’s Analog Mixed‑Signal layout team, you will be working on the newest technology nodes to build world‑class custom analog macros, IO’s, etc. This is a dynamic work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the AMS design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.

As a Senior Layout Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in translating design concepts into silicon, collaborating closely with circuit designers, and leveraging sophisticated tools. Your work will involve crafting custom analog designs to optimize the performance of Apple's world‑class products. In this dynamic and innovative environment, you'll have endless learning opportunities while collaborating across dedicated multidisciplinary teams.

Description

Senior Layout Engineers are pivotal in delivering Analog Mixed‑Signal IP in a SOC flow. You will collaborate with teams of highly skilled individuals to develop the next generation of world‑leading SOCs. Your responsibilities include crafting sophisticated layouts for mixed‑signal and analog circuits, reviewing floorplans, and analyzing intricate circuits with circuit designers.

You’ll run complete sets of design verification tools, plan/schedule work, and coordinate vital layout tradeoffs. Interpretation of LVS, DRC, and ERC reports is key to finding the fastest way to complete the layout, exceeding engineering specifications and expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive years of experience in analog/mixed‑signal layout design, with expertise in deep
• submicron CMOS circuits and extensive years in FinFET technologies experience.
• Proficiency in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, and/or Python programming/scripting.
• Familiar with Machine Learning and AI concepts.
• Track record in implementing analog layout designs, achieving optimal performance (eg.
• Matching, low noise, and low power consumption.
• Must recognise failure‑prone circuit and layout structures, have experience with analog and DFM best practices, and be able to identify the best approach to solving problems.
• High proficiency in custom and standard cell‑based floor‑planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
• Technical understanding of IR drop, RC delay, electromigration, self‑heating, and coupling
• capacitance.
• High proficiency in interpreting physical verification reports (DRC, ERC, LVS, etc.)
• Experience using Cadence Virtuoso's advanced features (XL, EAD, APR, and Constraint Manager)
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multi‑functional teams.
• Additional skill:
• Cadence Innovus
• CAD Automation experience
• PCell creation experience
• Proficiency in English language is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant experience
• Excellent knowledge of Mixed‑Signal and RF Integrated Circuits is helpful

Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

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.

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