Analog IC Design Engineer

Job Title

Analog IC Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and validate analog integrated-circuit blocks (primarily ADC/DAC and precision analog blocks) through specification, behavioral and transistor-level modeling, layout, laboratory validation, and production test support. The role works on integration-level verification and handoff to production test and manufacturing teams in a hardware development organization.

Works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet performance, yield, and ESD requirements.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Candidates with approximately 3–7 years of relevant analog IC design experience are appropriate.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include design, verification, and production readiness of analog IC blocks:

• Specify analog portions of ICs and define architectural requirements.
• Perform behavioral modeling to validate architectures.
• Conduct transistor-level feasibility studies for ADC/DAC blocks.
• Design circuit blocks, document designs, and prepare for formal design reviews.
• Drive mask/layout implementation and coordinate layout views.
• Run top-level simulations to validate block integration.
• Define production and bench-level test plans and collaborate with test engineering.
• Perform lab measurements and validate analog performance with test equipment.
• Analyze yield and test results and lead design fixes; ensure ESD compliance.

Requirements

Must-have technical skills and experience. Education requirements are summarized separately below.

• Must-have: Deep knowledge of ADC/DAC architectures and applications.
• Must-have: Expertise in band-gaps, bias circuits, op-amps, switched-capacitor circuits, LDOs, and feedback techniques.
• Must-have: Strong low-noise and high-precision analog design techniques, including handling device mismatch.
• Must-have: Proficiency in modeling with C, MATLAB, and Verilog.
• Must-have: Solid understanding of device physics as applied to analog IC design.
• Must-have: Hands-on experience using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and signal generators for validation.
• Must-have: Experience collaborating with production test engineers to finalize test plans and interpret yield/test data.
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with layout/EDA tools and mask-generation processes.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (statement in source: "Bachelor's degree in a relevant field").

About the Company

Company: Apple

Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States

Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.