Analog IC Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company seeks an Analog IC Design Engineer for their Cupertino office. The role focuses on the design and validation of analog circuits, requiring a strong technical background in ADC/DAC architectures and relevant design techniques. The successful candidate will join a team committed to innovation, with a competitive salary and robust benefits package, including educational reimbursements and stock options.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and services

Tuition reimbursement for formal education

Discretionary bonuses or commission payments

Relocation assistance

Qualifications

• Experience in taking chips to production.
• Proven expertise in low noise design.
• Extensive experience with production test engineers.

Responsibilities

• Involved in specifications of analog portions of IC.
• Conduct transistor-level feasibility studies and drive mask design.
• Define production/bench-level test plans and take lab measurements.

Skills

Deep knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures

Knowledge of band-gaps

Knowledge of bias, op-amps

Low noise design techniques

High precision techniques

Experience in C / Matlab / Verilog

Device physics knowledge

Education

BS degree in technical discipline

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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Description

In this role, the key responsibilities are the following: Involved in specifications of analog portions of IC. Behavioral modeling to validate architectures. Transistor-level feasibility studies for various blocks in ADC/DAC. Crafting blocks and documenting design towards formal design reviews. Drive mask design to implement layout view of designs. Top-level simulations to validate top-level integration. Defining production/bench-level test-plans. Taking lab measurements to validate analog designs. Driving/reviewing yield/lab test results to drive bug fixes. Design for ESD compliance.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS degree in technical discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

• Do you have a proven track record of taking chips to production in the following areas?
• Deep knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures and knowing which are suitable for given applications
• Deep knowledge of band-gaps, bias, op-amps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques
• Proven expertise in the following areas:
• Significant knowledge of low noise design techniques
• Significant knowledge of high precision techniques in presence of device mismatch
• Experience in C / Matlab / Verilog modeling
• Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC designs
• Proven working experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs
• Extensive experience working with production test engineers to firm up test plans and design for testability details

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $121,900 and $183,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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