Analog Design Engineer Lead

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

As a part of the team who delivers high-quality, on-time silicon, you will have responsibilities spanning all aspects of silicon design:

• Working with Platform Architecture and Systems teams to establish silicon requirements.
• Delivering first revision functional silicon and production worthy silicon per system requirements on schedule.
• Working with silicon vendors to ensure innovative design practices, methodologies/processes are in place to produce quality results.
• Responsible for next-generation architectures and circuit designs and development of new process technologies.
• Ensuring designs are properly verified, validated, and tested for long-term reliability.
• Leading schedules and supporting multi-functional engineering efforts.

• BS Degree.
• Experience designing analog and mixed-signal silicon.

• MS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Understanding of analog design fundamentals, design tools and methodologies.
• Experience taking projects from the concept phase to Mass Production including: chip architecture, micro-architecture, writing electrical specifications, process technology selection, die size estimation, running schedules, IC design, analog layout, parasitic extraction, verification, DFT, DRCs, LVS, LVL, mask and wafer fabrication monitoring, silicon characterization, hands-on lab evaluation, release to production, yield improvement, and failure analysis support.
• System applications include PMIC, Audio Codecs, Audio Amplifiers, Wireless, Connectivity, Security and Video.
• In depth design experience of analog building blocks: multi-phase buck and boost converters, LDOs, battery chargers, temperature sensors, voltage monitors, bias, bandgap, amplifiers, audio Class AB and Class D, data converters DACs and ADCs.
• Design knowledge of board level considerations, including component selection, PCB layout, packaging technologies and thermal analysis.
• Design knowledge of IC process technologies, reliability design rules, ESD and latch-up testing.
• Experience with high volume manufacturing.

Note:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $172,100 and $305,600, 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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Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.