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RFIC Layout Engineer

Apple

Location

Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA, Sunnyvale, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role involves working within a wireless SOC organization focused on developing highly energy efficient wireless silicon solutions. The team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wireless technology and enhancing user experiences through innovative design. You will collaborate with various product development groups to integrate advanced hardware elements into cohesive designs. The position requires a strong understanding of RF/analog layout and the ability to lead layout engineers in achieving top-level integration.

Requirements

  • BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Good understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling
  • Experience in custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers
  • Extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS technology, specifically 16nm and lower with FinFet experience
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multi-functional teams
  • High level proficiency in interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS in FinFet Technology
  • Extensive knowledge of CADENCE layout tools
  • 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
  • Proactively work with circuit designers to resolve failure-prone circuit and layout structures

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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