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Apple · 10 hours ago

RFIC Layout Engineer

positionAustin, Texas Metropolitan Area
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$135K/yr - $246K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and commitment to quality. As an RFIC Layout Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing advanced wireless technologies, focusing on the layout of RF and analog circuit blocks.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

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 layout through full verification flow including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking
Co-work with designers on block level floorplanning
Layout review for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path check, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling

Qualification

RFIC layout designFinFet experienceCADENCE layout toolsCustom RF/analog layoutLayout techniquesElectromigration understandingCALIBRE DRC interpretationScripting skillsCommunication skills

Required

BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
FinFet experience

Preferred

Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS
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 and WPE
High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS in FinFet Technology
Knowledge of CADENCE layout tools
Excellent communication skills
Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL

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
Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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