PMU Analog Layout Designer

Summary

The PMU team is looking for qualified, motivated layout engineers from a variety of skill levels. We are a fast‑growing and highly diverse group with an employee‑friendly schedule. Our team is responsible for both high‑performance analog IPs and for building complex chip‑level designs integral to Apple’s world‑class products.

As a member of our team, you will work with stellar analog and digital design engineers and with members of integration, CAD, and circuitry and technology teams. You’ll be part of a highly dynamic environment that offers endless learning opportunities while fostering passion, creativity, and collaboration.

We value diversity, equal opportunity, and multiple perspectives as integral to innovation and invention.

• Work with the circuit design team to plan/schedule work and negotiate layout trade‑offs as needed to build complex analog layout in deep sub‑micron CMOS technologies.
• Recognize failure‑prone circuit and layout structures.
• Run a complete set of design verification tools at the mega‑cell and chip level.
• Interpret LVS, DRC and ERC reports to find the fastest way to complete layout.
• Exceed engineering specifications and expectations by working closely with circuit design teams.
• Utilize advanced CAD tools and mask design knowledge to deliver correct and robust layout that meets stringent matching performance, area and power requirements.

• Relevant experience in analog/mixed‑signal layout design of sub‑micron CMOS circuits.
• Experience building tight matching, low‑capacitance, low‑power analog blocks, resistors, capacitors, high‑voltage devices, pad I/Os, ESD structures, etc.
• Experience with custom and standard‑cell based floor planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
• Understanding of IR drop, RC delay, electro‑migration, self‑heating and cross‑capacitance.
• Relevant experience with analog and DFM practices.
• Experience in PMU and chip‑level layout is highly preferred.
• Scripting experience in Perl or SKILL code is considered a plus.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multi‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in interpretation of Calibre, DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
• Knowledge of Mentor Graphics or Cadence layout tools.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Apple’s base pay range for this role is $141,800–$258,600. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become shareholders through discretionary stock programs, purchase Apple stock at a discount, and receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and services, and education reimbursement. This role may be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission, or relocation.

Apple is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.