Lead Analog IC Designer – High-Speed SerDes

Apple Inc.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Dublin seeks an IC Designer to develop high-performance AMS circuits for SerDes PHY.

You will evaluate topologies, translate specifications into transistor‑level implementations, and drive layout supervision while collaborating with architecture, packaging, and SOC teams. The role emphasizes analog mixed‑signal design, including bandgap references, LDOs, amplifiers, DAC/ADCs, and high‑speed interfaces, with a focus on timing closure, testing, and robust characterization to deliver

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of analog mixed-signal design and high-speed links.
• Experience with Bandgap, LDOs, amplifiers, DACs/ADCs, oscillators.
• Familiarity with timing closure and lab testing.
• Proficiency in SystemVerilog, Matlab, Python for modelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop AMS circuits for SerDes PHY with emphasis on PPA.
• Evaluate circuit topologies and carry designs from specs to layout.
• Drive layout supervision and work with SOC, packaging, and architecture teams.
• Perform bench evaluation and characterization to validate IP quality.

Skills

AMS design

High-speed SerDes

Analog mixed‑signal

Circuit modelling

Layout supervision

Education

PhD/Master in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Apple Inc. in Dublin seeks an IC Designer to develop high-performance AMS circuits for SerDes PHY.

You will evaluate topologies, translate specifications into transistor‑level implementations, and drive layout supervision while collaborating with architecture, packaging, and SOC teams. The role emphasizes analog mixed‑signal design, including bandgap references, LDOs, amplifiers, DAC/ADCs, and high‑speed interfaces, with a focus on timing closure, testing, and robust characterization to deliver