RFIC Layout Engineer

Apple • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Are you passionate about advancing the boundaries of RF analog circuit integration in advanced technology nodes for wireless transceivers? Do you thrive on innovation and improving RF layout methodologies? As an RFIC Layout Designer, you will be a key member of an RFIC team, tackling daily layout challenges, collaborating with skilled RFIC design and layout engineers, and continuously improving products that enrich user experiences worldwide.

Requirements

• 1+ year minimum related experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Solid understanding of RC delay, electromigration, IR drop, ESD, latch-up, and coupling.
• Understanding of guard rings, deep N-wells, PN junctions, and advanced process effects such as LOD, WPE, and DFM.
• Prior experience crafting custom layouts at the chip, block, and device levels, particularly for RF high-frequency circuits.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS technologies (16nm, 7nm, and beyond).
• High-level proficiency in interpretation of Calibre DRC, ERC, and LVS in FinFET technology.
• Knowledgeable in layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high-frequency routing.
• Knowledge of Cadence layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the RFIC design team to layout and verify custom RF and analog IP in advanced CMOS technology nodes.
• Perform detailed custom block layout including floorplanning, placement, routing, and verification for high-frequency RF circuits.
• Verify and refine layouts through simulation to meet design requirements.
• Diagnose sophisticated verification and PDK issues using Cadence and Calibre.
• Have a direct impact on delivering Apple's next-generation wireless products into the hands of hundreds of millions of users.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed