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Apple RFIC Layout Engineer 
United States, California, Irvine 
343617265

18.11.2024
Description
As a RF layout engineer, you will be responsible for:- Detailed transistor-level layout of RF and analog circuit blocks, including LNA, mixers, PLL, LO generation, modulators, power amplifiers, ADC/DAC, baseband filters, and bandgap/bias/LDO.- Block level and top-level layout through full verification flow, including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking.- Co-work with designers on block-level and top-level floorplanning.- Layout review for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path check, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling.- Top-level layout integration and verification, schedule management.
Minimum Qualifications
  • BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Good understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling.
  • Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS (16nm and lower with FinFet experience).
  • Ability to recognize failure-prone circuit and layout structures and proactively work with circuit designers for the best approach to resolve problems.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multi-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledgeable in layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high-frequency routing.
  • Solid understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling.
  • Understanding of guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, and sophisticated process effects such as LOD, WPE, etc.
  • High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. in FinFet Technology.
  • Extensive knowledge of CADENCE layout tools.
  • Capability to lead other layout engineers for top-level integration.
  • Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL are a plus.
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 $129,600 and $236,300, 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.