RF/Analog IC Layout Engineer (m/f/d)

Apple

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there"s no telling what you could accomplish. Smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norms here. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Are you ready to be part of a team redefining cellular wireless technology? Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. In this role, you will be a key member of our team working on the RF/Analog layout of integrated cellular RF transceivers in innovative RF CMOS technologies.

Requirements

• Very good proficiency in the interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, LVS, ANTENNA-DRC, etc.
• Knowledge of CADENCE layout tools
• English language fluency is required for this position
• 5+ years of custom RF/analog layout experience with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS and FinFET technologies
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of layout techniques for device matching, parasitics reduction, RF shielding, and efficient high-frequency routing
• Proven understanding of RF building blocks such as LNAs, mixers, VCOs, DCOs, PAs, etc.
• Good understanding of RC delay, electro-migration, and coupling effects
• High-level proficiency in the interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, LVS, ANTENNA-DRC, etc.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in multi-functional teams
• Experience in working with international teams

Responsibilities

• Floor-planning in collaboration with RF IC design and RF system team.
• The layout of RF, analog, and digital blocks for RF ICs down to the transistor level.
• Block-level and top-level layout through full verification flow.
• Top-level layout integration, verification, and schedule management.
• Work with packaging experts to simulate RF de-sense and coupling mechanisms.
• Layout reviews for routing, signal path, IQ matching, and coupling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior