Analog Layout Automation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Diego, CA
Salary: $115,710–$203,000 / yr
Posted: 45 days ago

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Analog Layout Automation Engineer

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Join our dynamic team as an Analog Layout Automation Engineer where you will play a pivotal role in advancing Analog/Mixed-Signal (AMS) circuits by leveraging AI/ML techniques. You’ll collaborate with circuit designers to create high-performance layouts for SerDes, PLLs, and sensors using advanced CAD tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Innovus. Your daily tasks include reviewing floor plans, analyzing circuits, running verification suites, and resolving LVS/DRC/ERC issues while driving automation through scripting in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, or Python. You will also apply AI/ML for layout optimization and data-driven insights, requiring a strong background in supervised learning, CNNs, and PyTorch. Ideal candidates have experience with deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies, proficient physical verification skills, and the ability to diagnose complex layout issues.

Skills

Python TCL Perl Shell SKILL PyTorch Cadence_Virtuoso DRC ERC LVS CNN Loss_Functions Backpropagation Optimization PCell_Creation Hierarchical_Layout_Assembly Custom_Floor_Planning Standard_Cell_Floor_Planning Physical_Integration Image_Processing Segmentation Object_Detection

What you'll do

Develop high-performance analog and mixed-signal layouts using advanced CAD tools.
Automate layout tasks and improve workflows with scripting and AI/ML techniques.
Resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues to ensure design integrity and quality.
Apply AI/ML for layout optimization, verification acceleration, and data analysis.
Create intelligent quality metrics to reduce manual effort in the design process.

What we're looking for

Extensive experience in designing analog and mixed-signal layouts in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies.
Proficient programming skills in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, Python for layout automation and data analysis.
Expertise in AI/ML techniques including CNNs, loss functions, backpropagation, and model development with PyTorch.
Proven ability to automate layout tasks, flows, and quality checks using scripting and CAD tools.
Strong proficiency in custom floor planning, hierarchical layout assembly, and physical integration.
High proficiency in interpreting DRC, ERC, LVS reports and resolving related issues.
Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso features (XL, EAD, APR) and Innovus for advanced design tasks.

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