
Analog ASIC Architect
Required skills
- analog
- mixed-signal
- ASIC architecture
- AFE design
- ADC/DAC topologies
- noise analysis
- signal chain optimization
- high-volume
- complex ICs
- system-level design
Nice to have
- Apple
- iPhone
- iPad
- Mac
- multi-touch
- concept through silicon
Role summary
Apple's Touch Technology team is seeking an Analog ASIC Architect to design and develop advanced mixed-signal ASICs for their iconic products. This role involves owning the architecture of complex ASICs from concept to silicon, translating system requirements into realizable designs, and defining key architectural components. The position requires deep technical expertise in analog and mixed-signal ASIC architecture, system-level design, and collaboration across multiple engineering and product teams. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of shipping high-volume, complex ICs and proficiency in modeling tools like MATLAB or Python.
Description
As an Analog ASIC Architect on the Touch Technology team, you will own the architecture of complex mixed-signal ASICs from concept through silicon, with the goal of enabling best-in-class touch sensing experiences across Apple's product line. You will translate high-level system requirements into rigorous, realizable designs — defining the analog front-end architecture, signal processing pipeline, and system-level performance targets that guide the full IC development process. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring both deep technical expertise and the ability to communicate and collaborate across circuit design, digital architecture, software, and product teams. You will be expected to drive architectural decisions with clarity and conviction, grounded in first principles and shaped by a thorough understanding of the constraints and trade-offs inherent in high-volume silicon development.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience in analog and mixed-signal ASIC architecture, such as AFE design, ADC/DAC topologies, noise analysis, and signal chain optimization. BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
Proven track record of defining and taping out high-volume, complex mixed-signal ICs from architecture through production Strong foundation in system-level design, IC micro-architecture definition, and requirements development for mixed-signal ASICs Experience with IC bring-up, silicon characterization, and debug at the system level Proficiency in MATLAB, Phython, or equivalent high-level modeling and simulation tools Excellent written and verbal communication skills MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering
Sample Apple interview questions
- 1
Design a typeahead box for a search engine
system designmedium - 2
Design a rate limiter
system designmedium - 3
Architect a key-value store for distributed systems.
system designmedium - 4
Design a system to schedule jobs in a distributed environment
system designmedium - 5
What is an API and how does it work?
technicalmedium
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