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RFIC Layout Engineer

Apple is a technology company that designs and develops consumer electronics, computer software, and online services.
$157,000 - $278,900
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Senior Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
AI · Consumer
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Description For RFIC Layout Engineer

As an RFIC Layout Engineer at Apple, you will be a key member of the Wireless SoC Radio Team, working on state-of-the-art highly energy efficient CMOS radios. You'll be responsible for the 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. Your role involves block level layout through full verification flow, collaboration with designers on block level floorplanning, and layout review for various critical aspects.

You'll work closely with the RFIC design team to layout and verify custom RF and analog IP for complex SoC products, having a critical impact on developing Apple's state-of-the-art radios for hundreds of millions of products. This role requires expertise in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers, deep sub-micron CMOS knowledge, and proficiency in layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high-frequency routing.

The position offers a competitive base pay range between $157,000 and $278,900, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Apple also provides comprehensive benefits, including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, stock options, and educational reimbursement opportunities.

Join Apple's world-class vertically integrated engineering team and contribute to transforming user experiences at the product level through cutting-edge wireless technologies.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For RFIC Layout Engineer

  • 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 layout through full verification flow including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking
  • Co-work with designers on block level floorplanning
  • Layout review for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path check, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling

Requirements For RFIC Layout Engineer

Linux
  • BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • FinFet experience
  • Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS
  • 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 advanced process effects such as LOD, WPE, etc.
  • High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. in FinFet Technology
  • Knowledge of CADENCE layout tools
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams
  • Capability to lead other layout engineers for top-level integration
  • Ability to recognize failure prone circuit and layout structures and proactively work with circuit designers for the best approach to resolve problems
  • Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL

Benefits For RFIC Layout Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related education
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance (if eligible)

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