RFIC Layout Engineer

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 176,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking an experienced RFIC Layout Engineer in the San Francisco Bay Area to design and bring up next‑generation wireless CMOS radios.

You will perform detailed transistor‑level layout, collaborate with designers on floorplanning, and ensure layout quality through extraction, DRC/LVS/DFM checks. The role requires strong expertise in RF/analog layout for deep sub‑micron CMOS, device matching, and high-frequency routing, with knowledge of Cadence tools and scripting.

Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub‑micron CMOS.
• Knowledgeable in layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high frequency routing.

Responsibilities

• Detailed transistor-level layout of RF and analog circuit blocks including LNA, mixers, PLL, LO generation, modulators, power amplifiers, ADC/DAC, baseband filters, and bandgap/bias/LDO.
• Block level layout through full verification flow including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking.
• Co-work with designers on block level floorplanning.
• Layout review for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path check, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling.

Skills

RFIC layout

Analog layout

Device matching

Signal integrity

Collaboration

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence layout tools

Perl scripting

Job description

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

The Wireless SoC Radio Team designs state-of-art highly energy efficient CMOS radios, from RF to bits. To deliver these radios, our team is responsible for the design of a wide range of RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks from RF front-end amplifiers to data converters, including baseband filters, baseband and RF phase-locked loops, crystal oscillators, and band gap references.

Description

As an RFIC Layout Engineer, you will be a key member of a RFIC team, researching, designing and bringing the next-generation of wireless technologies into high-volume production in advanced CMOS technology nodes.

Responsibilities

• Detailed transistor-level layout of RF and analog circuit blocks including LNA, mixers, PLL, LO generation, modulators, power amplifiers, ADC/DAC, baseband filters, and bandgap/bias/LDO.
• Block level layout through full verification flow including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking.
• Co-work with designers on block level floorplanning.
• Layout review for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path check, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub‑micron CMOS.
• Knowledgeable in layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high frequency routing.
• Solid understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling.
• Understanding of guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, and advanced process effects such as LOD, WPE.
• High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS in FinFet Technology.
• Knowledge of CADENCE layout tools.
• Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL.

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 $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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