Analog IC Design Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
We have an opportunity for a visionary and uncommonly talented IC Designer. As a member of our ... production test engineers to firm up test plans and design for testability details Minimum ...
Analog IC Design Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
We have an opportunity for a visionary and uncommonly talented IC Designer. As a member of our ... production test engineers to firm up test plans and design for testability details Minimum ...
Silicon RF IC Design Engineer - Senior/Principal
$146K - $201K/yr
Principal Silicon RF IC Design Engineer * Design market-leading RFIC and Microwave components and subsystems in Silicon technology. Main Duties and Responsibilities: * Take responsibility and ...
Silicon RF IC Design Engineer - Senior/Principal
$146K - $201K/yr
Principal Silicon RF IC Design Engineer * Design market-leading RFIC and Microwave components and subsystems in Silicon technology. Main Duties and Responsibilities: * Take responsibility and ...
mmWave IC Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
As a millimeter-wave IC design engineer, you will be the owner of providing circuit and system solutions for multi-gigabit wireless chips! We have multiple needs and are open to multiple experience ...
mmWave IC Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
As a millimeter-wave IC design engineer, you will be the owner of providing circuit and system solutions for multi-gigabit wireless chips! We have multiple needs and are open to multiple experience ...
IC Design Engineer
$108K - $192K/yr
The Central Engineering Team is responsible for standard cell development and custom design solutions that power cutting-edge AI compute cores and CPUs. We are seeking a motivated and technically ...
IC Design Engineer
$108K - $192K/yr
The Central Engineering Team is responsible for standard cell development and custom design solutions that power cutting-edge AI compute cores and CPUs. We are seeking a motivated and technically ...
IC Design Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$108K - $192K/yr
The Central Engineering Team is responsible for standard cell development and custom design solutions that power cutting-edge AI compute cores and CPUs. We are seeking a motivated and technically ...
IC Design Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$108K - $192K/yr
The Central Engineering Team is responsible for standard cell development and custom design solutions that power cutting-edge AI compute cores and CPUs. We are seeking a motivated and technically ...
Digital IC Design Engineer
Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site
$145K/yr
As a Digital IC Design Engineer you will be responsible for managing and executing activities associated with the design, integration, verification, and maintenance of digital IP integrated into ICs ...
Digital IC Design Engineer
Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site
$145K/yr
As a Digital IC Design Engineer you will be responsible for managing and executing activities associated with the design, integration, verification, and maintenance of digital IP integrated into ICs ...
IC Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$141K - $226K/yr
Interfacing with internal external teams including Design, IP, Library * Methodology & Flow ... Bachelors in Engineering and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering and ...
IC Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$141K - $226K/yr
Interfacing with internal external teams including Design, IP, Library * Methodology & Flow ... Bachelors in Engineering and 12+ years of related experience or Masters degree in Engineering and ...
Lead IC Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid
$238K/yr
In this IC role, you will take ownership of the architecture, design, and custom layout of high ... Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 8 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical ...
Lead IC Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid
$238K/yr
In this IC role, you will take ownership of the architecture, design, and custom layout of high ... Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 8 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical ...
IC Design Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$108K - $192K/yr
The Central Engineering Team is responsible for standard cell development and custom design solutions that power cutting-edge AI compute cores and CPUs. We are seeking a motivated and technically ...
IC Design Engineer
Irvine, CA · On-site
$108K - $192K/yr
The Central Engineering Team is responsible for standard cell development and custom design solutions that power cutting-edge AI compute cores and CPUs. We are seeking a motivated and technically ...
Lead IC Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid
$238K/yr
In this IC role, you will take ownership of the architecture, design, and custom layout of high ... Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 8 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical ...
Lead IC Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA · Hybrid
$238K/yr
In this IC role, you will take ownership of the architecture, design, and custom layout of high ... Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 8 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical ...
Your Team, Your Impact As a Senior Staff Mixed-Signal Design Engineer or Scientist at Marvell, you ... MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on high-performance analog/mixed-signal IC design ...
Your Team, Your Impact As a Senior Staff Mixed-Signal Design Engineer or Scientist at Marvell, you ... MSc/PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on high-performance analog/mixed-signal IC design ...
mmWave IC Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$126K - $220K/yr
As a millimeter-wave IC design engineer, you will be the owner of providing circuit and system solutions for multi-gigabit wireless chips! We have multiple needs and are open to multiple experience ...
mmWave IC Design Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA · On-site
$126K - $220K/yr
As a millimeter-wave IC design engineer, you will be the owner of providing circuit and system solutions for multi-gigabit wireless chips! We have multiple needs and are open to multiple experience ...
IC Design Engineer
$127K - $203K/yr
Interfacing with internal and external teams, including Design, IPs, and Library * Physical Verification for block and chip-level * Static and Dynamic IR drop Analysis. Signal and Power EM checks
IC Design Engineer
$127K - $203K/yr
Interfacing with internal and external teams, including Design, IPs, and Library * Physical Verification for block and chip-level * Static and Dynamic IR drop Analysis. Signal and Power EM checks
mmWave IC Design Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
As a millimeter-wave IC design engineer, you will be the owner of providing circuit and system solutions for multi-gigabit wireless chips! We have multiple needs and are open to multiple experience ...
mmWave IC Design Engineer
$181K - $318K/yr
As a millimeter-wave IC design engineer, you will be the owner of providing circuit and system solutions for multi-gigabit wireless chips! We have multiple needs and are open to multiple experience ...
IC Design Engineer III
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$92K - $122K/yr
Overview An IC Design Engineer is needed by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) in Princeton, NJ to support the manufacturing of microcircuits ...
IC Design Engineer III
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$92K - $122K/yr
Overview An IC Design Engineer is needed by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) in Princeton, NJ to support the manufacturing of microcircuits ...
Digital IC Design Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Our Digital IC Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering micro-architecture and register-transfer level (RTL) implementation of digital IPs and systems with a focus in high-throughput low ...
Digital IC Design Engineer
Austin, TX · On-site
$134K/yr
Our Digital IC Design Engineer will be responsible for delivering micro-architecture and register-transfer level (RTL) implementation of digital IPs and systems with a focus in high-throughput low ...
Digital IC Design Engineer
Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site
$145K/yr
As a Digital IC Design Engineer you will be responsible for managing and executing activities associated with the design, integration, verification, and maintenance of digital IP integrated into ICs ...
Digital IC Design Engineer
Aliso Viejo, CA · On-site
$145K/yr
As a Digital IC Design Engineer you will be responsible for managing and executing activities associated with the design, integration, verification, and maintenance of digital IP integrated into ICs ...
Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$234K/yr
The Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer is responsible for the entire design process, from initial concept to production and testing, including defining specifications, performing simulations ...
Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
San Jose, CA · On-site
$234K/yr
The Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer is responsible for the entire design process, from initial concept to production and testing, including defining specifications, performing simulations ...
Staff Engineer Analog IC Design Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA · On-site
$131K - $190K/yr
The Position Analog Devices is seeking a principal analog / mixed signal IC design engineer for its Data Center & Energy (DCE) group in beachside Santa Barbara, CA. Within DCE, we deliver ...
Staff Engineer Analog IC Design Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA · On-site
$131K - $190K/yr
The Position Analog Devices is seeking a principal analog / mixed signal IC design engineer for its Data Center & Energy (DCE) group in beachside Santa Barbara, CA. Within DCE, we deliver ...
IC Design Engineer IV
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$117K - $155K/yr
Overview An IC Design Engineer is needed by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) in Princeton, NJ to support the manufacturing of microcircuits ...
IC Design Engineer IV
Princeton, NJ · On-site
$117K - $155K/yr
Overview An IC Design Engineer is needed by the Microcircuit Emulation Center at SRI International (formerly Sarnoff Corporation) in Princeton, NJ to support the manufacturing of microcircuits ...
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Posted 11 days ago
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Job description
At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a visionary and uncommonly talented IC Designer. As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the rare and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day.
Description
In this role, the key responsibilities are the following: 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Do you have a proven track record of taking chips to production in the following areas?
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 the following areas:
Significant knowledge of low noise design techniques
Significant knowledge of 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
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 Apple's 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 Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll 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 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.
Description
In this role, the key responsibilities are the following: 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Do you have a proven track record of taking chips to production in the following areas?
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 the following areas:
Significant knowledge of low noise design techniques
Significant knowledge of 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
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's of Science in Electric Engineering with 10+ years of relevant experience preferred
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 $181,100 and $318,400, 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 Apple's 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 Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll 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 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.
About Apple
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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. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it.
Industry
Computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Cupertino, CA, US
Year founded
1976