AI-Driven Analog Layout Automation Engineer

Apple Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 281,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Waltham, MA, is seeking an Analog Layout Automation Engineer to shape next-generation SOCs. You’ll convert concepts into silicon, review floor plans, and run verification suites using advanced CAD tools.

The role emphasizes automation, AI/ML-assisted layout optimization, and close collaboration with circuit designers across AMS domains. You’ll design analog/mixed-signal layouts with deep-submicron CMOS/FinFET tech, ensuring low noise, tight matching, and low power.

Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Experience designing analog and mixed-signal layouts in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, and/or Python, with emphasis on layout automation, productivity tooling, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and PyTorch for model development.
• Ability to automate layout tasks, flows, and quality checks using scripting and CAD tools.
• Excellent communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Convert design concepts into silicon by collaborating with circuit designers and using advanced CAD tools for analog/mixed-signal layouts.
• Review floor plans, analyze circuits, run verification suites, and resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues.
• Drive automation by developing scripts, improving workflows, and applying AI/ML for layout optimization and verification acceleration.
• Contribute to advanced modeling, intelligent quality metrics, and data-driven design insights.
• Work with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality, power-efficient layouts with tight device matching.

Skills

Analog layout automation

Programming/scripting

Cross-functional collaboration

AI/ML concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Cadence Innovus

PCell creation

Constraint Manager

Job description

Apple Inc. in Waltham, MA, is seeking an Analog Layout Automation Engineer to shape next-generation SOCs. You’ll convert concepts into silicon, review floor plans, and run verification suites using advanced CAD tools.

The role emphasizes automation, AI/ML-assisted layout optimization, and close collaboration with circuit designers across AMS domains. You’ll design analog/mixed-signal layouts with deep-submicron CMOS/FinFET tech, ensuring low noise, tight matching, and low power.