Sr. RFIC Layout Engineer

Sunnyvale,California,United States

Hardware

The Wireless SoC Radio Team designs state-of-art highly energy efficient CMOS radios, from RF to bits. To deliver these radios, our team is responsible for the design of a wide range of RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks from RF front-end amplifiers to data converters, including baseband filters, baseband and RF phase-locked loops, crystal oscillators, and bandgap references. We are working on new technologies that transform the user experience at the product level, all of which is driven by a world-class vertically integrated engineering team spanning RF/Analog architecture and design, Systems/PHY/MAC architecture and design, VLSI/RTL design and integration, Emulation, Design Verification, Test and Validation, and FW/SW engineering. In this role, you will work closely with the RFIC design team to layout and verify custom RF and analog IP for complex SoC products. You will have a critical impact on developing Apples state-of-the-art radios and getting them into hundreds of millions of products.

**Description**

As a RF IC Layout Engineer, you will be a key member of a small RFIC team, researching, designing and bringing the next-generation of wireless technologies into high-volume production in advanced CMOS technology nodes. Responsibilities include: - 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 and top-level layout through full verification flow including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking. - Co-work with designers on block level and top-level floorplanning. - Layout review for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path check, differential, and IQ matching, and signal coupling. - Top-level layout integration and verification, schedule management.

**Minimum Qualifications**

**Key Qualifications**

BS and 10 years of relevant industry experience.

Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS (FinFet experience is a must)

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 able 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 are a plus, but not required.

**Preferred Qualifications**

**Education & Experience**

BS and 10 years of relevant industry experience

**Additional Requirements**

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

**Pay & Benefits**

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $160,700 and $282,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html) about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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