RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $129,300–$225,300 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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TL;DR · RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer

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The RF/Analog Mixed Signal Design Engineer joins a hands-on development team focused on building elite custom analog designs for Apple Silicon. This role involves transistor-level IC design implementation across various technology nodes to connect products to the physical world. Key responsibilities include conducting feasibility studies for analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks, designing blocks, documenting simulations, and driving mask designs for layout views. The engineer will run post-layout simulations, define production test plans, and perform lab measurements to validate performance compliance. Required skills include knowledge of bandgaps, opamps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, PLLs, and VGAs. Technical proficiencies include C, Matlab, VerilogA, and Python modeling, alongside experience using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to validate designs and manage device mismatch.

Skills

Analog IC Design Mixed-Signal Design VerilogA Python Matlab C OpAmps Spectrum Analyzers Oscilloscopes Signal Generators Design for Testability Device Physics

What you'll do

Conduct transistor-level feasibility studies for various Analog/Mixed-Signal circuit blocks.
Design blocks and document design simulations and verifications for formal design reviews.
Drive mask design to implement layout views and lead layout reviews.
Run post-layout and top-level simulations to verify top-level integration.
Define production and bench-level test plans for silicon IPs.
Take lab measurements to validate performance compliance with specifications.
Review yield and lab test results to identify and implement bug fixes.

What we're looking for

Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree.
Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC design (preferred).
Strong track record of delivering silicon IPs with complete architecture, design, verification and validation experience (preferred).
Solid understanding of bandgaps, bias, opamps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, low power oscillators, PLLs, VGAs, feedback and compensation techniques (preferred).
In-depth knowledge and analytical understanding of mixed-signal design techniques (preferred).
Experience in understanding top level verification methods incorporating block level schematics and behavioral models (preferred).
Experience in C/Matlab/VerilogA/Python modeling (preferred).
Hands-on experience using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators to validate analog designs (preferred).