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Apple Analog Power Intent CAD Methodology Engineer 
United States, California, Sunnyvale 
582449010

07.09.2024
Description
Directly influence the advancement of a variety of technology nodes and develop/support flows on analog circuit topology and electrical rule checks. You will have an impact with the analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design teams. Drive and oversee efforts developing and validating custom circuit checker flows, improving custom design environment, validating checks and doing results analysis as you partner with layout design, technology, and 3rd party EDA tool vendors.Work on circuit topology identification, recognition, netlist tracing to find design issues while developing internal solutions.
Minimum Qualifications
  • BS / MS / PhD preferred in a technical field.
Key Qualifications
  • - Experience in analog/digital circuits with background and knowledge on custom power intent tools, flows and methodology.
  • - Knowledge on schematic tracing via SPICE/Open Access, power gating techniques, biasing, circuit topologies (power switches, level-shifter, iso), virtual/derived/multi-power domains, standard-cells.
  • - Hands on experience with Liberty/.lib, UPF - IEEE1801, CPF formats with exposure on power intent domain and methodology.
  • - Exposure to industry low power tools, Cadence Conformal LEC, Virtuoso Power Manager, Innovus; Synopsys Library compiler, VCLP, Low Power verification is desirable.
  • - Knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso Framework with experience on front end Schematic composer will helpful.
  • - Efficient programming skills in Perl, Python, SKILL language, or Shell. Ability to provide automations for rapid and dynamic design needs.
  • - Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams.
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 $58.61 and $88.29/hr, 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.