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Apple RFIC Design Engineer 
United States, California, Irvine 
25568249

19.12.2024
Description
In this highly visibility role, and as part of our team, you will have responsibilities on researching, designing and bringing the next-generation of wireless technologies into high-volume production in advanced CMOS technology nodes. Responsibilities include:• Design of analog and/or RFIC blocks.• Overseeing the layout and verifying the design to ensure a successful tape-out.• Overseeing the test and characterization of the design, and debugging issues that may arise from early development stages through productization.• Working with the system team to define the requirements for RF and baseband blocks based on the system requirements.• Working with the technology team to understand the capabilities and limits of the technology node to achieve the optimum performance.
Minimum Qualifications
  • BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • RF/analog and mixed signal design experience in RF CMOS design.
Preferred Qualifications
  • RFIC circuit design.
  • Direct tape-out experience with one or more of the following blocks: RF front-end circuits, PA, LNA, mixer, oscillator, PLL, LO, VGA, filter, ADC/DAC, TIA or other baseband analog blocks in deep sub-micron CMOS technology.
  • Deep understanding of analog design concepts such as analysis of noise, linearity, mismatch, stability, and other analog impairments.
  • Deep understanding of CMOS device physics, RF device modeling, device noise parameters, inductor modeling, and circuit layout for optimum RF performance.
  • Familiarity with various RF transceiver architectures and their trade-offs.
  • Familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF, EMX and similar tools.
  • Experience in Si characterization and debug.
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 $135,400 and $250,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Note: 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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.