Senior CAD Engineer: Circuit EM/IR Methodology

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 171,600 - 302,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discount on products and services

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary stock unit awards

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Diego seeks an experienced engineer specialized in power/signal EM and IR analysis. The ideal candidate will support and enhance methodologies to address design verification in a collaborative setting. Required qualifications include a BS degree and 10 years of industry experience. The role offers competitive compensation ranging from $171,600 to $302,200, stock options, and comprehensive benefits, promoting a culture of innovation and diversity.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS degree plus 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with custom design environment and transistor level EM/IR analysis.
• Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support transistor level power/signal EM and/or IR solutions.
• Enhance the custom transistor level EM/IR methodology.
• Collaborate with design groups to address verification requirements.
• Identify flow deficiencies and deliver state of art solutions.

Skills

Power/signal EM analysis

IR analysis

Programming with Python

Programming with Perl

Programming with C/C++

Analytical skills

Education

BS in relevant field

Tools

EM/IR analysis tools

Job description

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming phenomenal products very quickly. Do you want to bring passion and dedication to your job? There's no telling what you could accomplish at Apple.The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices - we continue to strengthen our commitment to leave the world better than we found it.As a key member of our best-in-class CAD Group, you will be part of building state of the art designs. We will utilize your hands-on experience in power/signal EM analysis and/or IR analysis to define, develop and refine the methodologies and flows.

Description

In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include•Supporting transistor level power/signal EM and/or IR solutions that scale with accuracy and capacity challenges•Supporting and enhancing the custom transistor level EM/IR methodology•Collaborating with various design groups (Physical-design and integration, Circuit-design / Power / Technology) to address their circuit verification requirements across different processes•Partnering with design, CAD and EDA teams to identify flow deficiencies and deliver state of art solutions

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with custom design environment and transistor level EM/IR analysis
• Proficiency in at least one of programing languages: Python, Perl, C/C++
• Hands on experience developing transistor level EM/IR analysis and automations for improved accuracy and higher performance
• Knowledge in EM/IR analysis tools, including their working principles and methods.
• Familiar with custom design environment and flows, including schematic/layout design, simulation, extraction, and physical verification.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated ability to root-cause technical challenges and communicate solutions for methodology advancement
• Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with minimum supervision

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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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