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RFIC Layout Engineer

Apple

Location

San Francisco Bay Area, CA, Austin, TX, Irvine, CA, San Diego, CA, Waltham, MA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/8/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The RFIC Layout Engineer will be an integral part of the Wireless SoC Radio Team, focusing on the design and layout of advanced CMOS radios. This team is dedicated to creating highly energy-efficient RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks for next-generation wireless technologies. The role involves working with cutting-edge technology nodes and ensuring high-volume production readiness. The engineer will leverage their expertise in custom RF/analog layout to contribute to innovative solutions in the field.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 10+ years of industry experience.
  • Experience with FinFet technology.
  • Extensive knowledge of deep sub-micron CMOS for radio transceivers.
  • Proficiency in layout techniques for device matching and minimizing parasitics.
  • Solid understanding of RC delay, electromigration, and coupling effects.
  • Familiarity with guard rings, DNW, PN junctions, and advanced process effects.
  • High proficiency in interpreting CALIBRE DRC, ERC, and LVS in FinFet technology.
  • Knowledge of CADENCE layout tools.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Scripting skills in PERL or SKILL.

Responsibilities

  • Research and design RFIC layouts for next-generation wireless technologies.
  • Ensure the layout meets specifications for device matching and RF shielding.
  • Minimize parasitics and optimize high-frequency routing in designs.
  • Collaborate with team members to bring designs into high-volume production.
  • Interpret and apply DRC, ERC, and LVS checks in the layout process.

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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