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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

11/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

The Wireless SoC Radio Team focuses on designing highly energy-efficient CMOS radios, covering a range of RF, analog, and mixed-signal blocks. As an RFIC Layout Engineer, you will play a crucial role in researching and designing next-generation wireless technologies for high-volume production. The position requires expertise in advanced CMOS technology nodes and a deep understanding of RFIC layout techniques. You will collaborate with a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of wireless communication.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with FinFet technology
  • Extensive knowledge of custom RF/analog layout for radio transceivers
  • Strong understanding of layout techniques for device matching and minimizing parasitics
  • Proficiency in interpreting CALIBRE DRC, ERC, 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 high-volume production readiness of CMOS radios
  • Implement layout techniques to optimize device performance and minimize parasitics
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance RF, analog, and mixed-signal block designs
  • Interpret and apply design rules and constraints using CALIBRE tools

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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