Analog Layout Automation Engineer — AI/ML-Driven Design

Apple, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) seeks an Analog Layout Automation Engineer to help shape next‑gen SOCs. You’ll convert concepts into silicon, review floor plans, run verification, and resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues while advancing automation and AI/ML‑driven layout optimization.

You should have a BS and 10+ years in analog/mixed‑signal layout, strong scripting (Python, TCL, SKILL) and hands‑on use of Cadence and Cadence Innovus. Join a collaborative team driving world‑class silicon.

Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience in analog/mixed-signal layout.
• Experience designing analog/mixed-signal layouts in deep-submicron CMOS/FinFET.
• Strong scripting in Python/TCL/SKILL with layout automation focus.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts applied to layout/design.
• Ability to diagnose LVS/DRC/ERC issues and optimize layouts.

Responsibilities

• Convert design concepts into silicon by collaborating with circuit designers using advanced CAD tools.
• Review floor plans, analyze circuits, run verification suites, and resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues.
• Develop scripts to automate layout tasks and improve workflows.
• Apply AI/ML techniques for layout optimization and data-driven design insights.

Skills

SKILL scripting

Python

TCL

Perl

Shell

Data analysis

AI/ML basics

Layout automation

Signal integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso XL

Cadence Virtuoso EAD

Cadence Virtuoso APR

Constraint Manager

Cadence Innovus

PCell creation

Job description

Apple's Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) seeks an Analog Layout Automation Engineer to help shape next‑gen SOCs. You’ll convert concepts into silicon, review floor plans, run verification, and resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues while advancing automation and AI/ML‑driven layout optimization.

You should have a BS and 10+ years in analog/mixed‑signal layout, strong scripting (Python, TCL, SKILL) and hands‑on use of Cadence and Cadence Innovus. Join a collaborative team driving world‑class silicon.