Custom Circuit Methodology Engineer

Apple Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Cary, North Carolina, is looking for a Mixed-Signal Design Engineer to support innovative design methodology and enhance mixed-signal IP design flows. Responsibilities include collaboration with design and CAD teams, identifying inefficiencies, and prototyping solutions. Required qualifications include a BS in Electrical Engineering and proficiency in SPICE simulation and multiple programming languages. Strong interpersonal skills are essential. Apple promotes diversity and offers an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering required.
• Understanding of mixed-signal design processes essential.
• Experience with flow automation in rapid design environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build and support design methodology for Mixed‑Signal IP designs.
• Collaborate with teams to identify and improve design inefficiencies.
• Prototype innovative solutions for design team needs.

Skills

SPICE simulation understanding

Perl

Python

SKILL

TCL/TK

Unix Shell

Circuit Check

STA/NanoTime analysis

Flow development

Communication skills

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence ADE

Cadence Virtuoso Framework

Schematic Editor

Layout tools

Job description

Description

As a member of the Mixed‑Signal design team, you will build and support innovative design methodology, customize, and automate flows for sophisticated Mixed‑Signal IP designs. The design flows are used by multiple different IPs of multiple projects at multiple sites. You will collaborate with mixed‑signal design teams, CAD teams, and EDA vendors. Good interpersonal skills are essential.

In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the custom design process, from schematic capture, layout, and extraction to simulation and EMIR/timing analysis flows. You will work with design and CAD teams to identify inefficiencies in the mixed‑signal design process and drive improvement efforts to completion. You will prototype and develop innovative solutions to address design teams’ needs and work closely with the CAD team to debug issues and enhance existing flows. You will test, deploy, and support new and existing tools and flows, and provide documentation and training to design teams.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of SPICE simulation and Cadence ADE environment.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Perl, Python, SKILL, TCL/TK, Unix Shell).
• Experience in Circuit Check and STA/NanoTime analysis is a plus.
• Experience in flow development and automation in a rapid design environment.
• Exposure to Cadence Virtuoso Framework, Schematic Editor and Layout tools, VXL, and CDFs is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.

EEO & Accessibility

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