Experienced AMS Analog Layout Engineer
As a Senior Layout Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in translating design concepts into silicon, collaborating closely with circuit designers, and leveraging sophisticated tools. Your work will involve crafting custom analog designs to optimize the performance of Apple's world-class products. In this dynamic and innovative environment, you'll have endless learning opportunities while collaborating across dedicated multidisciplinary teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Extensive years of experience in analog/mixed-signal layout design, with expertise in deep submicron CMOS circuits and extensive years in FinFET technologies experience.
Proficiency in SKILL, Perl, TCL, Shell, and/or Python Programming/scripting.
Familiar with Machine Learning and AI concepts.
Track record in implementing analog layout designs, achieving optimal performance (eg. Matching, low noise, and low power consumption.
Must recognise failure-prone circuit and layout structures, have experience with analog and DFM best practices, and be able to identify the best approach to solving problems.
High proficiency in custom and standard cell-based floor-planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
Technical understanding of IR drop, RC delay, electromigration, self-heating, and coupling capacitance.
High proficiency in interpreting physical verification reports (DRC, ERC, LVS, etc.)
Experience using Cadence Virtuoso's advanced features (XL, EAD, APR, and Constraint Manager)
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with multi-functional teams.
Additional skill:
Cadence Innovus
CAD Automation experience
PCell creation experience
Preferred Qualifications
B.S. EE & CS or equivalent,
Excellent knowledge of Mixed-Signal and RF Integrated Circuits is helpful
MSEE or Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering preferred
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