Analog IC Design Engineer

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Team:
Hardware

Location:

Cupertino;
San Diego;
Sunnyvale Posted:
Summary At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a visionary and uncommonly talented IC Designer. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.

Description In this role, the key responsibilities are the following:
Involved in specifications of analog portions of IC. Behavioral modeling to validate architectures. Transistor-level feasibility studies for various blocks in ADC/DAC. Crafting blocks and documenting design towards formal design reviews. Drive mask design to implement layout view of designs. Top-level simulations to validate top-level integration. Defining production/bench-level test-plans. Taking lab measurements to validate analog designs. Driving/reviewing yield/lab test results to drive bug fixes.

Design for ESD compliance.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience preferred

Preferred Qualifications Do you have a proven track record of taking chips to production in the following areas?

Deep knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures and knowing which are suitable for given applications

Deep knowledge of band-gaps, bias, op-amps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques

Proven expertise in the following areas:

Significant knowledge of low noise design techniques

Significant knowledge of high precision techniques in presence of device mismatch

Experience in C / Matlab / Verilog modeling

Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC designs

Proven working experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs

Extensive experience working with production test engineers to firm up test plans and design for testability details

Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, 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.

Pay & Benefits At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $184,700 and $324,800, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an…