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RFIC Layout Engineer

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role involves working within a wireless SOC organization focused on developing highly energy-efficient wireless silicon technologies. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wireless systems and enhancing user experiences through innovative design. You will collaborate with various product development groups to integrate improved hardware elements into cohesive designs. The position requires a strong background in RF/analog layout and a commitment to excellence in engineering.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of related experience is required.
  • Good understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling is necessary.
  • Ability to recognize failure-prone circuit and layout structures and proactively work with circuit designers is essential.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with multi-functional teams are required.
  • Knowledge of layout techniques for device matching, minimizing parasitics, RF shielding, and high-frequency routing is needed.
  • Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers with knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS (16nm and lower with FinFet experience) is required.
  • High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. in FinFet Technology is necessary.
  • Extensive knowledge of CADENCE layout tools is required.
  • Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform block level and top-level layout through the full verification flow, including extraction, DRC, LVS, and DFM checking.
  • Collaborate with designers on block-level and top-level floorplanning.
  • Conduct layout reviews for power/gnd routing, electromigration, signal path checks, differential and IQ matching, and signal coupling.
  • Manage top-level layout integration and verification schedules.
  • Lead other layout engineers for top-level integration.

Benefits

  • Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.

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