Analog IC Design Engineer
Apple· Hardware
Hybrid (Sunnyvale, California)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 7mo ago
About the role
Analog IC design role at Apple requiring expertise in ADC/DAC, analog block design, validation, testing, and collaboration with production test teams. Focused on transistor-level feasibility, architectural validation, layout-related mask/design handoff, and production/bench test planning.
Responsibilities
- Involved in specifications of analog portions of IC.
- Behavioral modeling to validate architectures.
- Transistor-level feasibility studies for various blocks in ADC/DAC.
- Crafting blocks and documenting design towards formal design reviews.
- Drive mask design to implement layout view of designs.
- Top-level simulations to validate top-level integration.
- Defining production/bench-level test-plans.
- Taking lab measurements to validate analog designs.
- Driving/reviewing yield/lab test results to drive bug fixes.
- Design for ESD compliance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
- Deep knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures and knowing which are suitable for given applications
- Deep knowledge of band-gaps, bias, op-amps, switched-cap circuits, LDOs, feedback and compensation techniques
- Proven expertise in low noise design techniques
- Proven expertise in high precision techniques in presence of device mismatch
- Experience in C / Matlab / Verilog modeling
- Strong device physics knowledge as it applies to analog IC designs
- Proven working experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs
- Extensive experience working with production test engineers to firm up test plans and design for testability details
Skills
Required:ADC architecturesDAC architecturesTransistor-level designBehavioral modelingESD designLab measurementTest planningDevice physics
Nice to have:Verilog modelingC / Matlab modeling
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Education reimbursement for advancing career (tuition)
- Potential discretionary bonuses or commissions
- Relocation assistance (may be eligible)
Last updated Sep 11, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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