Analog IC Design Engineer

Apple; Cupertino (CA); Sur place; USD 129 000 - 225 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Résumé du poste

Apple, Inc. in Cupertino, California, seeks a visionary IC Designer to craft analog portions of ICs, perform transistor-level feasibility studies, and drive layout-aware design.

You will collaborate with production test teams and validate designs with lab measurements to ensure high-performance ADC/DAC blocks. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and strong knowledge of analog design, with experience in Verilog modeling and using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures.
• Experience with Verilog modeling and measurement equipment.

Responsabilités

• Involved in specs of analog portions of IC.
• Behavioral modeling to validate architectures.
• Transistor-level feasibility studies for ADC/DAC blocks.
• Drive mask design and validate layouts.
• Top-level simulations and test planning.
• Lab measurements to validate analog designs.

Connaissances

ADC/DAC architectures

Low-noise design

High-precision techniques

Verilog modeling

Device physics

Measurement tools

Test plan development

ESD design

C programming

Matlab

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Outils

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Production test equipment

Description du poste

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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 visionary and uncommonly talented 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 inspire millions of Apple's customers every single day.

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

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 $129,300 and $225,300, 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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