Analog Layout Automation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Cupertino, CA
Salary: $172,100–$305,600 / 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 closely with circuit designers and utilize cutting-edge CAD tools to create high-performance layouts for SerDes, PLLs, and sensors. Your daily tasks include reviewing floor plans, analyzing circuits, running verification suites, and resolving LVS/DRC/ERC issues to ensure the delivery of next-generation SOCs. Additionally, you will drive automation by developing scripts, enhancing workflows, and applying AI/ML for layout optimization and data-driven insights. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies, along with strong programming skills in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, Python, and hands-on knowledge of PyTorch for model development.

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 CAD_Automation_Workflows

What you'll do

Develop high-performance analog and mixed-signal layouts using advanced CAD tools.
Automate layout tasks, flows, and quality checks through scripting and AI/ML.
Optimize designs for low power consumption and tight device matching.
Resolve LVS/DRC/ERC issues to ensure design integrity and reliability.
Enhance productivity by creating scripts and improving workflow efficiency.

What we're looking for

10+ years of experience in analog/mixed-signal layout design, preferably in deep-submicron CMOS and FinFET technologies.
Strong programming/scripting skills in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, Python for layout automation and data analysis.
Experience with AI/ML techniques including CNNs, loss functions, backpropagation, and model development using PyTorch.
Proven ability to automate layout tasks, flows, and quality checks using CAD tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Innovus.
Expertise in custom floor planning, hierarchical layout assembly, physical integration, and analog DFM best practices.
Proficiency in interpreting physical verification reports (DRC, ERC, LVS) and resolving layout-related issues.

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