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Sr. RFIC Design Engineer

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services.
$166,600 - $296,300
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
10+ years of experience
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Description For Sr. RFIC Design Engineer

Apple's Wireless SoC Radio Team is seeking a Sr. RFIC Design Engineer to join their world-class vertically integrated engineering team. As a key member of the RFIC team, you'll be responsible for researching, designing, and bringing next-generation wireless technologies into high-volume production using advanced CMOS technology nodes. Your work will have a critical impact on developing Apple's state-of-the-art radios for hundreds of millions of products.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing analog and/or RFIC blocks
  • Overseeing layout and design verification for successful tape-outs
  • Managing test and characterization of designs, including debugging issues
  • Collaborating with the system group to define RF and baseband block requirements
  • Working with the technology team to optimize performance within technology node limitations

This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge RF CMOS design and be at the forefront of wireless technology development for Apple's innovative products.

Last updated a year ago

Responsibilities For Sr. RFIC Design Engineer

  • Design analog and/or RFIC blocks
  • Oversee layout and verify designs to ensure successful tape-outs
  • Manage test and characterization of designs, including debugging issues from early development through productization
  • Collaborate with system group to define RF and baseband block requirements based on system needs
  • Work with technology team to understand capabilities and limits of technology nodes for optimal performance

Requirements For Sr. RFIC Design Engineer

Java
Python
  • BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • RF/analog and mixed signal design experience in cutting-edge RF CMOS design
  • MSEE or PhD preferred
  • Direct tape-out experience with 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 (noise, linearity, mismatch, stability, etc.)
  • 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

Benefits For Sr. RFIC Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Tuition reimbursement for job-related education
  • Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through stock programs
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Potential relocation assistance

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