RFIC - PLL Design Engineer

A leading technology company that designs and develops consumer electronics, software, and services.
$166,600 - $296,300
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Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
Hardware
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Description For RFIC - PLL Design Engineer

Apple's wireless RFIC team is seeking a passionate and experienced RFIC - PLL Design Engineer to join their Hardware team in crafting sophisticated, groundbreaking wireless solutions. As part of this role, you'll be at the heart of wireless SoC design, working on radio transceivers that are integrated into hundreds of millions of Apple products worldwide. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, including platform architecture, wireless design, RF HW, and SW teams, to push the boundaries of wireless technology innovation. You'll be responsible for leading the design of radio transceiver chains, driving performance metrics, and ensuring successful product delivery. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology at one of the world's most innovative companies. This position requires deep expertise in RF/analog and mixed-signal design, with a focus on PLL design and wireless systems. You'll be part of a vertically integrated engineering team that spans multiple disciplines and directly impacts Apple's wireless connectivity solutions.

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Responsibilities For RFIC - PLL Design Engineer

  • Lead design of radio transceiver chains including analog PLLs - VCOs, digital PLLs - DCOs, LOGen
  • Drive radio KPI (power, area, performance) to meet product requirements
  • Work with multi-functional teams to define radio features
  • Work closely with RF Systems on block-level and high-level specifications
  • Design of RF and Analog loopbacks for calibration and compensation
  • Work through Co-Existence scenarios and design
  • Lead aspects of floorplan layout and verification
  • Provide design versus silicon measurements correlation

Requirements For RFIC - PLL Design Engineer

  • BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Solid experience with RF/analog and mixed-signal design experience in groundbreaking RF CMOS design
  • Experience in designing and developing fractional N Synthesizers, Digital PLLs, Analog PLLs, and LO-Gen
  • Hands-on experience in designing TDC, GRO, Digital Filters, Sigma Delta Modulators, Pre-scalers, and MMD, DCOs, PFD-CP, and VCOs
  • Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Spectre RF, Matlab, EM simulation (EMX, HFSS)
  • Familiarity with mixed-signal mode verification methodology
  • Extensive experience in fractional N synthesizer and LOGen silicon characterization and debugging

Benefits For RFIC - PLL Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Education Budget
Equity
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Education reimbursement
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits

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