Experienced Analog Design Engineer (m/f/d)

Apple; München; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Munich is seeking an IC Designer to develop high-performance analog/mixed-signal circuits for SerDes PHYs. You will evaluate topologies, drive layout and mask design, and work with SOC teams to ensure IPs meet stringent quality standards.

You will collaborate with architecture, packaging, and DFT teams, while leveraging scripting skills to improve design efficiency. Strong English and experience in CMOS FinFET processes are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in analog mixed-signal design for high-speed links.
• Proficient in designing analog blocks including Bandgap, LDOs, amplifiers, comparators, switched-cap circuits, ADCs and DACs.
• Strong understanding of mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques.
• Knowledge of digitally assisted analog design concepts (e.g. background calibrations, LMS-based adaptive loops).
• Experience with high-speed digital circuits (serializer, deserializer, counters, dividers).
• Familiarity with Tx/Rx equalization techniques (CTLE, DFE, de-emphasis) for 20+ Gbps NRZ/PAM.
• Knowledge of CDR architectures and lab equipment/testing.
• Experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization.
• Experience with timing closure tools (e.g., Nanotime, Primetime).
• Proficiency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-performance AMS circuits for SerDes PHY.
• Evaluate transistor-level topologies to meet product requirements (Rx, CDR, Tx, bias generator, high-speed clock generation and low-jitter distribution).
• Collaborate with architecture, SIPI, packaging, board design, DFT, and ESD teams to create block-level specs and layout implementations.
• Drive mask design to implement layout view of designs.
• Work with SOC teams to deliver IP views and ensure they meet quality standards.
• Communicate progress and discuss new ideas with peers and management.

Skills

Analog mixed-signal design

High-speed serial links

LMS-based adaptive loops

CMOS/FinFET design

Layout supervision

Scripting and automation

English proficiency

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SystemVerilog

VerilogAMS

Matlab

Python

Primetime

Nanotime

Job description

Summary

At Apple, we work every single 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 hardworking IC Designer. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Description

In this role, you will work on the development of high-performance and high-speed AMS circuits used in SerDes PHY, including evaluation of different circuit topologies for specific product requirements (e.g., Rx, CDR, Tx, bias generator, high-speed clock generation and low-jitter distribution, phase interpolator, DLL, VCO) with best in class power, performance, and area (PPA).

You will work with cross-functional teams (e.g., architecture, SIPI, packaging, board design, DFT, ESD) to create block-level specifications and execute on transistor-level implementation and behavioral modelling. You will drive mask design to implement layout view of designs. You will closely work with SOC teams to deliver IP views and make sure they meet the quality standards. While developing these sophisticated IPs, on regular basis you will interact with your peers/management to communicate progress and discuss new ideas making it a lively and interactive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should have deep understanding of analog mixed-signal design with experience in high-speed serial links.
• Solid understanding and experience of designing analog mixed signal circuit blocks including Bandgap, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, amplifiers, comparators, switched-cap circuits, ADCs, DACs, Oscillators, Filters
• Solid understanding of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
• Good grasp and understanding of digitally assisted analog design concepts (e.g. background calibrations, LMS-based adaptive loops)
• Experience with high-speed digital circuits (e.g., serializer, deserializer, counters, dividers, etc.) with solid understanding of digital design concepts
• Knowledge of Tx/Rx equalization techniques and circuits (e.g. CTLE, DFE, de-emphasis) for 20+ Gbps NRZ and PAM applications
• Knowledge of CDR architectures and implementations
• Knowledge of lab equipments and testing
• Experience in Analog Mixed Signal circuit modelling and performance evaluation (e.g. SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python, VerilogAMS)
• Hands-on experience in advanced CMOS technologies, design with FinFet technology
• Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization
• Experience in the following areas is a plus
• Concepts of timing closure and related industry tools (e.g., Nanotime, Primetime)
• Experience in lab testing of high-speed serial I/O, debug and data analysis techniques
• Knowledge of common high-speed SerDes protocols (e.g., PCIe, USB, DP, MPHY)
• Skills in scripting and automation to enhance efficiency are highly desirable
• Proficiency in English language is required

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD/master’s degree in Electric Engineering or relevant experience
• 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.

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