Analog Mixed-Signal IC Designer

Job Title

Analog Mixed-Signal IC Designer

Role Summary

Join Apple's Silicon Engineering team to design next-generation analog and mixed-signal (AMS) circuits for Apple SOCs used in products such as iPhone and iPad. The role focuses on developing high-performance AMS building blocks, supporting silicon bring-up, and enabling production-quality analog IP.

Experience Level

Mid-level — typically 3+ years of relevant analog/mixed-signal IC design experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver analog/mixed-signal circuit IP from concept through silicon and production test.

• Specify, architect and design AMS circuit blocks (bandgaps, bias circuits, LDOs, amplifiers, comparators, ADCs/DACs, PLLs, oscillators, filters).
• Conduct feasibility studies, transistor- and system-level simulation, and verification.
• Create layouts, perform post-layout simulations, and support LVS/DRC closure.
• Work on high-speed serial link analog front-ends and associated signal-integrity tasks.
• Participate in lab bring-up, silicon validation, and production test characterization.
• Collaborate with digital, verification, layout, and test teams to integrate AMS IP into SOCs.

Requirements

Technical must-haves and relevant background for successful performance.

• Deep understanding of analog and mixed-signal IC design principles and workflows.
• Practical experience with high-speed serial links and their analog front-end requirements.
• Experience with circuit simulation and verification flows (behavioral and transistor-level).
• Familiarity with layout practices and post-layout verification.
• Knowledge of AMS design challenges: mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques.
• Experience with advanced CMOS process technologies and mixed-signal integration.
• Lab and silicon validation experience (lab measurements, debug, production test support).
• Nice-to-have: prior work on ADCs/DACs, PLLs, LDOs, oscillators, and high-speed digital circuitry.

Education Requirements

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

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.