Analog Mixed-Signal IC Designer

Job Title

Analog Mixed-Signal IC Designer

Role Summary

Design and validate analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits for next-generation system-on-chip (SoC) products. Work with a silicon engineering team to develop AMS building blocks and high-speed serial interfaces used in consumer devices.

Tasks include feasibility studies, circuit-level simulation and verification, physical layout and post-layout simulation, and support for production lab bring-up and testing.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Typically requires roughly 3+ years of relevant AMS IC design experience; candidates with a PhD are also considered.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include design, verification, and production support for analog and mixed-signal blocks.

• Architect, simulate, and implement AMS circuits and blocks (bandgap, bias, LDOs, amplifiers, comparators, ADCs/DACs, PLLs, oscillators, filters).
• Design and optimize high-speed serial link interfaces and supporting analog front-ends.
• Perform feasibility studies, behavioral and transistor-level simulations, and corner/cross-talk analysis.
• Produce and review layout, run parasitic extraction, and perform post-layout simulation and timing verification.
• Collaborate with digital design, process, and test teams to integrate analog blocks into SoCs.
• Support lab testing, silicon bring-up, characterization, and production qualification.
• Document design decisions, test plans, and verification results; participate in design reviews.

Requirements

Skills and experience expected for successful performance in this role.

• Must-have: Strong practical experience in analog and mixed-signal IC design, including hands-on circuit simulation and verification.
• Must-have: Experience designing high-speed serial links and related analog interfaces.
• Must-have: Expertise with AMS design concepts: mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques.
• Must-have: Proficiency with transistor-level simulation tools and flows for pre- and post-layout verification.
• Must-have: Experience with layout-aware design and post-layout validation.
• Must-have: Familiarity with advanced CMOS technologies and ability to work with high-speed digital circuits and SoC integration teams.
• Nice-to-have: Experience with mobile SoCs, low-power design for battery-operated devices, or prior silicon bring-up/testing in production labs.
• Nice-to-have: Scripting/automation skills for simulation flows and familiarity with EDA toolchains.

Education Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with at least 3 years of related AMS IC design experience, or a PhD 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.