Circuit Design Engineer
Core
Design advanced custom digital megacells (SRAM, on-chip sensors, ML accelerators) for high-performance, low-power System-on-Chip (SOC) components.
Role type
Senior IC circuit design engineer (analog/RF/low-power)
Builds
Custom digital megacells and silicon components for Apple hardware products
Domain
Semiconductor hardware design, low-power analog/digital circuits
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Low-voltage custom circuit design, deep submicron device physics, leakage mechanisms, Python/Perl scripting, CAD automation tools, circuit simulation tools
Preferred skills
Machine learning accelerators, SRAM circuits, non-volatile memories, weak/moderate inversion circuits, ultra-low power amplifiers, DC/DC converters, digital on-chip sensors, high-speed clocking, time-to-digital converters (TDCs)
Responsibilities
Develop custom circuits to improve chip power efficiency; define specifications with power team and architects; perform design, analysis, modeling, simulation, and verification; collaborate with layout team; drive circuit methodology for design quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC