Custom Circuit Methodology Engineer

At Apple, new insights have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with Apple hardware products. That same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices, strengthening our dedication to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple products. Multifaceted, smart people and inspiring, cutting-edge technologies are the norm here. As a member of the Mixed-Signal design team, you will build and support innovative design methodology, customize, and automate flows for sophisticated Mixed-Signal IP designs. The design flows are used by multiple different IPs of multiple projects at multiple sites. You will collaborate with mixed-signal design teams, CAD teams, and EDA vendors. Good interpersonal skills are essential.

Description

In this role, you will be involved in all aspects of the custom design process, from schematic capture, layout, and extraction to simulation and EMIR/timing analysis flows.

You will work with design and CAD teams to identify inefficiencies in the mixed-signal design process and drive the improvement efforts to completion. You will prototype and develop innovative solutions to address design teams' needs and work closely with the CAD team to debug issues and enhance existing flows. You will test, deploy, and support new and existing tools and flows. As well as provide documentation and training to design teams.

Minimum Qualifications

BS in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of SPICE simulation and Cadence ADE environment.
Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Perl, Python, SKILL, TCL/TK, Unix Shell).
Experience in Circuit Check and STA/NanoTime analysis is a plus.
Experience in flow development and automation in a rapid design environment.
Exposure to Cadence Virtuoso Framework, Schematic Editor and Layout tools, VXL, and CDFs is a plus.
Strong interpersonal/communication skills and the ability to work with cross-functional teams.