Analog IC Design Engineer — ADC/DAC & Low-Noise

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 129,300 - 225,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Apple stock programs

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Educational expense reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a visionary IC Designer to craft analog blocks and bring next-generation chips to production, based in Cupertino, CA.

In this role you will specify analog portions of ICs, perform transistor-level feasibility studies, and drive design from concept through test and validation. You will work with production test engineers, use lab equipment to validate designs, and contribute to products that delight millions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering required.
• Experience taking chips to production in analog IC design.
• Proficiency in analog IC design techniques and validation.

Responsibilities

• Involved in specifications of analog portions of IC.
• Behavioral modeling to validate architectures.
• Transistor-level feasibility studies for ADC/DAC blocks.
• Drive mask design and top-level simulations for layout view.
• Define production/test plans and perform lab measurements to validate designs.

Skills

ADC/DAC architectures

Low noise design

High precision techniques

Op-amps

Band-gaps

Biasing

Switched-capacitors

LDOs

Feedback and compensation

C/ Matlab/ Verilog modeling

Device physics

Laboratory measurements

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Job description

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

• Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering Required.

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 $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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