Analog ASIC Architect
Apple· Hardware
Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area), Hybrid (Austin Metro Area)$184.7k - $324.8kFull-timePosted 2w ago
About the role
Design, develop, and deliver mixed-signal ASICs for Apple's Touch Technology, owning architecture from concept to silicon to enable best-in-class touch sensing across product lines.
Responsibilities
- Define and develop analog front-end (AFE) and mixed-signal ASIC architectures for high-performance, low-power touch sensing applications
- Author detailed micro-architecture specifications, performance analyses, and characterization plans that serve as the technical foundation for IC development
- Build high-level behavioral models to evaluate architectural trade-offs and validate system performance against product requirements
- Lead cross-disciplinary trade-off assessments spanning power, performance, area, and manufacturability across process corners
- Contribute technical expertise to strategic roadmap planning and technology investment decisions
- Partner with circuit design, digital architecture, software, and product teams to ensure seamless system integration
- Perform root cause analysis and drive resolution of silicon performance issues from bench characterization through mass production
- Minimal business travel as needed to support product development
Qualifications
- Experience in analog and mixed-signal ASIC architecture, such as AFE design, ADC/DAC topologies, noise analysis, and signal chain optimization
- BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
- Proven track record of defining and taping out high-volume, complex mixed-signal ICs from architecture through production
- Strong foundation in system-level design, IC micro-architecture definition, and requirements development for mixed-signal ASICs
- Experience with IC bring-up, silicon characterization, and debug at the system level
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Phython, or equivalent high-level modeling and simulation tools
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering
Skills
Required:Analog front-end architectureSystem-level designModeling and simulation
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- retirement benefits
- a range of discounted products and free services
- reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
- discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (eligibility varies)
- Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
- employee stock purchase plan
Last updated Oct 9, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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