Job description
The Chip Passive Design Engineer will be part of a team at Apple focused on developing RF/AMS chips for mobile devices. This role involves designing on-chip inductors, transformers, capacitors, transmission lines, filters, phase shifters, and couplers. The engineer will collaborate with multi-functional teams, including RF design, packaging design, and process engineering, to ensure successful design and tape-out processes. A strong foundation in electromagnetic theory and microwave engineering is essential for this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Demonstrates deep knowledge of electromagnetic theory, microwave engineering, and antenna engineering.
- Proficiency with EM passive designs and familiarity with EM simulation tools like HFSS, EMX, or Momentum.
- Experience in chip EM modeling is helpful.
- Familiarity with on-wafer measurement and experience using VNA, TDR, and LCR meters.
- Excellent academic background with industry-related work experience beyond graduate school studies.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design on-chip inductors, transformers, capacitors, and transmission lines.
- Develop on-chip filters, phase shifters, and couplers.
- Orchestrate the design process from conception to tape-out.
- Collaborate with RF design, packaging design, CAD, and process teams.
- Work on electrical and physical design of EM/Microwave components and circuits.
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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