IC Designer - Power Management

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, Texas is seeking a skilled analog IC designer to develop power management ICs, including DC-DC converters and related IPs.

You will work with system engineers to drive designs from concept through tapeout, balancing power, area and performance. Minimum qualifications include a BS and 3 years of industry experience; preferred are 3+ years in production-focused ICs, plus experience with voltage regulator architectures, buck/boost/LDOs, and analog CAD tools.

Qualifications

• BS and at least 3 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience designing transistor-level blocks for DC-DC converters.

Responsibilities

• Build concepts to overcome engineering problems in power systems.
• Design blocks and document design towards formal design reviews.
• Collaborate with mask design to construct layout collaterals.
• Navigate optimizations of power, area and performance of power IC designs.
• Develop subcell and IP-level simulations to validate designs.
• Define production and bench evaluation plans for post-silicon activities.
• Take bench measurements to validate designs.
• Review bench and production test results to drive bug fixes.
• Complete designs considering ESD compliance of the circuits

Skills

Analog IC design

Power management

Circuit analysis

Lab measurement

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Matlab

VerilogA

Python

C

Job description

Did you know that you could design custom analog integrated circuits at Apple? Our team is looking to hire inventive analog designers for the purpose of power management ICs! You can work with a team with dynamic strengths to push the limits of DC-DC converters. Partner with us to develop bucks, boosts, buck-boosts, charge pumps, chargers, or LDOs. Additionally, this role covers IC areas closely related to power converter IPs such as mixed signal circuits, switch-cap, filters, data converters, references, input-output circuits, and clock circuits just to name a few. As a power management IC designer you can also work with system engineers and architects. Together, you will work on exciting problems and help build amazing products. If so, we are looking for you!

Description

In this role, you will be responsible for transistor-level designs of various blocks in ICs including both DC-DC converters and related auxiliary IPs. You may start with early feasibility studies of new concepts/designs and carry them through implementation, simulation, layout, and production.We work in a team environment to build sophisticated power management solutions for Apple products. Collaboration within and outside of our group is an integral part of our work:

• Build concepts to overcome engineering problems in complex power systems.
• Design blocks and documenting design towards formal design reviews.
• Collaborate with mask design to construct layout collaterals.
• Navigate through optimizations of power, area and performance or power IC designs.
• Develop subcell and IP-level simulations to validate designs.
• Define production and bench evaluation plans for post-silicon activities.
• Take bench measurements to validate your own IC designs.
• Review bench and production test results to drive bug fixes.
• Complete designs considering ESD compliance of the circuits

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in industry for ICs going into production.
• Proven experience with optimization of voltage regulator high level architecture and low-level circuits; knowing which are suitable for given applications.
• Familiarity with buck, boost, LDOs, bandgaps, bias, comparators, and op-amps.
• Versed in the electrical characteristics and physical construction of capacitors and inductors.
• Qualified to review and provide feedback for printed circuit board designs from a power perspective and associated I/O.
• Device physics knowledge in regard to analog and power such as transistor operation, optimization, parasitics, and performance.
• We seek engineers skilled in analog IC design CAD tools and analysis flows to complete the designs for tapeout.
• Experience modeling circuits in Matlab, VerilogA, Python, or C for concepts prior to implementation.
• Validate analog/power designs on a lab bench using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc.
• Design with detailed testability; write test plans for trim and calibration; collaborate with test engineers.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $175,500 and $311,700, 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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