Senior Mixed-Signal RF Verification Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Design Verification Engineer to own RNM/SystemVerilog behavioral modeling and verification of analog/RF blocks inside a large SoC. You will collaborate with Analog designers and set up AMS simulation environments to ensure accurate verification results.

The role requires strong background in analog/RF theory, hands-on experience with Cadence mixed-signal tools, reading analog schematics, and the ability to model high-frequency PLLs. This position is based in Austin, TX.

Qualifications

• BS and minimum 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong fundamentals in analog/RF circuit theory/topologies.
• Experience with RNM/SystemVerilog modeling and verification.

Responsibilities

• Develop RNM RF/Analog models in SystemVerilog.
• Develop models with self-checking techniques.
• Assess model accuracy per verification goals.
• Create assertions to ensure specs are respected and provide verification criteria.
• Collaborate with Analog designers to set up AMS simulation.

Skills

SystemVerilog

Analog RF theory

AMS verification

Debugging

Education

BS or higher

MSc with 7+ years

Tools

Cadence mixed signal

Job description

Digital/Mixed Signal Modeling/Verification Engineer

Does making the next great technology product excite you? Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, our new ideas have a way of becoming great products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. We bring passion and dedication to our job and when you are a part of that team there's no telling what you could accomplish. Design Verification Engineers at Apple are responsible for verifying the functionality and performance of Apple’s premier SOCs. This is a critical job within Apple's Hardware Technology organization, and we'd love to have you join us.You will own RNM/SystemVerilog behavioral modeling and verification of analog/RF blocks (regulators, bandgaps, data converters, LNA/PA, mixers, PLLs) inside a large SoC, including self-checking models, assertions for analog/digital specs, and AMS environment setup with analog designers

Description

In this role, you will own the modeling and verification of advanced analog/RF blocks residing within a large SoC.

Responsibilities

• Development of RNM RF/Analog models in SystemVerilog.
• Develop models with self-checking techniques.
• Assess required model accuracy level depending on verification goals.
• Develop appropriate assertions to ensure analog/digital specs are respected and provide digital verification passing criteria.
• Work with Analog designers setting up AMS simulation environment.
• Debug complex chip digital-on-top testbenches and seek root causes for failures.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience.
• Strong fundamentals in analog/RF circuit theory/topologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSc and 7 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience working with Cadence mixed signal verification environment.
• Ability to read analog schematics and extract related main functionality.
• Experience modeling mixed signal/RF blocks including biasing networks, power regulators, bandgaps, Opamp's, OTA's, data converters, LNA, PA, mixers, couplers, splitters, combiners, etc…
• Experience modeling high frequency PLL's is desired.

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