STEM OPT Circuit Design Engineer Jobs
Circuit Design Engineer roles in semiconductors, RF systems, and embedded hardware fall squarely within STEM OPT eligibility. Your STEM degree lets you apply for a 24-month OPT extension, giving you up to 36 months of work authorization, as long as your employer is enrolled in E-Verify before your training plan is filed.
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In this role, you will actively work within the Analog & Mixed-Signal (AMS) team to design and deliver hard IPs to Apple’s products. We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking analog/mixed-signal engineer with background in SERDES, high-speed data converters, PLLs, memory interface circuits, clocking circuits and other analog/mixed-signal circuits. As a member of our team, you will have the rare and exciting ability to work on upcoming products that will surprise and delight millions of Apple’s customers! At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. We love working on challenges that no one has solved yet. Do you have strong fundamentals and enjoy solving technical challenges? Are you passionate about learning new skills and improving the value of your work? This role offers all of this while offering a strong culture where you drive your own career.
DESCRIPTION
We have ownership lead development of analog & mixed-signal circuits including SERDES, high-speed data converters, PLLs and other analog mixed-signal circuits. You will be working with multi-functional teams to architect and design innovative analog/mixed-signal circuits. You will also drive mask design to implement layout view of designs. You will coordinate with IP consumers, help define production/bench-level test plans, and conduct design reviews of blocks with peers/management to show design meets spec targets and requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- In-depth knowledge of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
- Experience with high-speed digital circuits (e.g., serializer, de-serializer, counters, dividers, etc.)
- Design experience in advanced CMOS technologies such as FinFET technology
- Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization
- Experience in lab testing of mixed-signal circuits and experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs
- Able to build VerilogA/AMS behavioral models, analyze and lead characterization data from lab and volume testing
- Ability to drive results, drive what matters and manage complexity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to solve challenging cross-functional problems in a team environment
- Solid understanding and expertise in crafting analog/mixed-signal circuit blocks including ADCs, DACs, SERDES, PLLs, DLLs, filters, bandgap, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, amplifiers, comparators, switched-cap circuits and oscillators
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $116,400 and $203,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
SUMMARY
In this role, you will actively work within the Analog & Mixed-Signal (AMS) team to design and deliver hard IPs to Apple’s products. We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking analog/mixed-signal engineer with background in SERDES, high-speed data converters, PLLs, memory interface circuits, clocking circuits and other analog/mixed-signal circuits. As a member of our team, you will have the rare and exciting ability to work on upcoming products that will surprise and delight millions of Apple’s customers! At Apple, we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. We love working on challenges that no one has solved yet. Do you have strong fundamentals and enjoy solving technical challenges? Are you passionate about learning new skills and improving the value of your work? This role offers all of this while offering a strong culture where you drive your own career.
DESCRIPTION
We have ownership lead development of analog & mixed-signal circuits including SERDES, high-speed data converters, PLLs and other analog mixed-signal circuits. You will be working with multi-functional teams to architect and design innovative analog/mixed-signal circuits. You will also drive mask design to implement layout view of designs. You will coordinate with IP consumers, help define production/bench-level test plans, and conduct design reviews of blocks with peers/management to show design meets spec targets and requirements.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- In-depth knowledge of analog mixed-signal concepts like mismatch mitigation, linearity, stability, low-power and low-noise techniques
- Experience with high-speed digital circuits (e.g., serializer, de-serializer, counters, dividers, etc.)
- Design experience in advanced CMOS technologies such as FinFET technology
- Hands-on experience with AMS IC development from definition to high-volume production including layout supervision, bench evaluation, correlation, and characterization
- Experience in lab testing of mixed-signal circuits and experience in using spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, etc. to validate analog designs
- Able to build VerilogA/AMS behavioral models, analyze and lead characterization data from lab and volume testing
- Ability to drive results, drive what matters and manage complexity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to solve challenging cross-functional problems in a team environment
- Solid understanding and expertise in crafting analog/mixed-signal circuit blocks including ADCs, DACs, SERDES, PLLs, DLLs, filters, bandgap, biasing circuits, LDO regulators, amplifiers, comparators, switched-cap circuits and oscillators
COMPENSATION
- Base pay range for this role is between $116,400 and $203,000, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Apple believes accessibility is a fundamental human right. You’ll find that idea reflected in everything here — in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.
Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Circuit Design Engineer
Verify your CIP code matches circuit engineering
Your STEM OPT eligibility depends on your degree's Classification of Instructional Programs code. Electrical Engineering (14.1001) and Computer Engineering (14.0901) both qualify, but confirm your specific code with your DSO before applying to roles.
Check E-Verify enrollment before accepting offers
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before you submit your I-983 training plan. Search the E-Verify employer search tool by company name to confirm enrollment status. An unenrolled employer cannot legally authorize your STEM OPT extension.
Build a portfolio of tape-out or simulation projects
Circuit Design Engineer roles require demonstrated proficiency in tools like Cadence, Synopsys, or SPICE. Hiring managers at semiconductor firms often filter candidates by tape-out experience. Document any academic or internship designs you contributed to before applying.
Target fabless and EDA companies with OPT hiring history
Use Migrate Mate to filter Circuit Design Engineer roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for STEM roles. DOL LCA data shows which companies actively hire STEM OPT students into hardware and design positions.
Structure your I-983 around specific design deliverables
Your I-983 training plan must list concrete learning objectives tied to your Circuit Design Engineer role. Vague descriptions get rejected by DSOs. Specify milestones like schematic design reviews, layout sign-offs, or silicon bring-up participation with projected completion dates.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC Wage Search data
Before signing an offer, look up your job title and work location in the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the salary meets the prevailing wage for that metro area. Underpaid STEM OPT positions can create problems if the employer later files an H-1B visa petition on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Circuit Design Engineer role qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
Yes, if your degree is in an eligible STEM field. Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science degrees all carry qualifying CIP codes. The role itself must also relate directly to your degree field. Your DSO reviews both the job description and your degree when approving your I-983 training plan, so confirm the connection is explicit before they submit.
How do I confirm my employer is enrolled in E-Verify before starting?
Use the E-Verify employer search tool to look up your employer by company name or employer identification number. Enrollment must be active before you submit your I-983 training plan to your DSO. If your employer is not yet enrolled, they can register directly through E-Verify, but that process takes time, so raise it early in the offer negotiation stage.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a Circuit Design Engineer position?
Your I-983 must describe how the role connects to your STEM degree with specific, measurable learning goals. For circuit design roles, list objectives like mastering a particular EDA toolchain, completing a design review cycle, or contributing to a tape-out milestone. Generic descriptions like 'gain industry experience' are not sufficient and will delay DSO approval.
What happens to my work authorization if my H-1B is selected in the lottery while on STEM OPT?
If your employer files an H-1B petition on your behalf and it is selected in the lottery, cap-gap protection extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30 of that fiscal year. USCIS issues cap-gap coverage automatically if your OPT EAD is still valid when the petition is filed. You can continue working as a Circuit Design Engineer during this period without interruption.
Where can I find Circuit Design Engineer jobs where employers are already familiar with STEM OPT?
Migrate Mate lists Circuit Design Engineer roles filtered by employers with active DOL Labor Condition Application filings, which shows they have experience hiring international candidates in STEM roles. Targeting these employers reduces the time you spend educating hiring managers about E-Verify enrollment and I-983 requirements, which are non-negotiable parts of your extension approval.