Analog Simulation/Env Automation CAD Engineer

Interested in how Apple designs the world's most advanced silicon? Want to write software that helps create the next generation of processors and enables the next astonishing Apple innovation? There's no telling what you could accomplish at Apple! We're looking for an engineer who will bring passion for hardware and strong programming skills to our team of CAD engineers.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to directly influence the circuit design on various technology nodes and develop CAD flows for analog circuit SPICE simulation, netlist, design environment, and analyze waveforms, results data processing. Your contributions will be instrumental in the analog, mixed-signal, and RF circuit design teams. You will assist in developing and validating custom SPICE simulation flows, enhancing the custom design environment, and conducting results analysis.

Description

In this highly visible role, your primary responsibilities will include:

Solving issues related to transistor level simulations on Analog, RF and Microwave applications with Spice simulators on command-line and Virtuoso environment.

Assist designers in solving tool issues related to Analog Design Environment (ADE/XL, Maestro, OCEAN etc.) and develop automation flows.

Contribute to methodology on SPICE simulation and modeling techniques related to circuits, thereby influencing the advancement of a variety of technology nodes.

Develop next generation in-house EDA CAD flow solutions related to Analog and Mixed-signal simulations.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of circuit simulations with Analog/RFIC design and/or related CAD/automation support areas involving various technology nodes and tape out.

Exposure to Cadence ADE environment including knowledge of Virtuoso Schematic Editor, PDK, Virtuoso Analog Design Environment (ADE-L/XL/GXL/Maestro), SPICE simulators.

Knowledge of device level SOA checks, PVT, Reliability/aging analysis, ERC asserts.

Understand custom IC designs, and knowledge of Pre/Post-layout simulations, basic understanding of PDK, Spice models.

Minimum Qualifications

Exposure to SPICE simulation and design environment to handle flow/tool issues in Analog/RF circuit domain.

Relevant internship or research experience.

Programming/scripting skills in Python or Shell.

Good written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to collaborate well with cross-functional teams.

Minimum requirement of BS degree.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

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 $126,800 and $190,900, 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.