Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Apple

A technology company that crafts products that enrich people's lives

San Francisco, CA, USA

$175,800 - $312,200

Embedded

Principal Software Engineer

In-Person

5,000+ Employees

10+ years of experience

Consumer

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Description For Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Apple is seeking an exceptional Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer to join their Hardware team in crafting groundbreaking products that impact millions of users worldwide. This role sits at the heart of PHY design efforts, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver industry-leading solutions.

As a Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer, you'll be instrumental in all phases of high-performance PHY designs, from initial architectural concepts to final GDS delivery. The position requires expertise in transistor-level Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuit Designs and collaboration with various teams including Platform Architecture, Logic Designers, SIPI, Layout, DV, and Timing Teams.

The ideal candidate brings at least 10 years of relevant experience and a BS degree in a technical discipline. Your expertise should span Analog/Mixed Signal Circuit Design of PHYs, including TX, RX, Delay Locked Loops, Phase Interpolators, and more. Knowledge of SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog is essential for effective collaboration with the logic design team.

At Apple, you'll be rewarded with a competitive base salary range of $175,800 to $312,200, plus comprehensive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and various stock programs. The company offers opportunities for professional growth through education reimbursement and the chance to work on products that define the future of technology.

This role offers the unique opportunity to shape upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple's customers every day. You'll be working in an environment that values innovation, precision, and the pursuit of excellence, while contributing to products that are at the forefront of technological advancement.

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Responsibilities For Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Design transistor level Analog/Mixed-Signal Circuits
Collaborate with Platform Architecture, Logic Designers, SIPI, Layout, DV and Timing Teams
Work with Layout Teams on physical implementation of industry leading PHY designs
Perform block level verification to meet performance, power and area specifications
Participate in establishing Design Methodologies

Requirements For Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer

BS degree in technical discipline with minimum 10 years of relevant experience
Proven understanding of Analog/Mixed Signal Circuit Design of PHYs
Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog
Solid understanding of Circuit Verification tools
Ability to generate block/chip level specifications

Benefits For Mixed Signal Circuit Design Engineer

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401k

Education Budget

Equity

Relocation Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
Employee stock programs
Education reimbursement
Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
Discretionary bonuses
Relocation benefits

Apple

A technology company that crafts products that enrich people's lives

San Francisco, CA, USA

$175,800 - $312,200

Embedded

Principal Software Engineer

In-Person

5,000+ Employees

10+ years of experience

Consumer

Apple

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