SoC Physical Design Engineer Job Cupertino area,California USA,Engineering

Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, develops, and sells consumer electronics, computer software, and online services. It is known for its innovative products, such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, as well as its software, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watch

OS, and tvOS. Apple is committed to delivering extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences, and its employees are passionate about innovation and leaving the world better than they found it.

Job Description:

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

This role is central to Apple’s hardware development, focusing on the physical implementation of design partitions (from netlist to tapeout) for a complex System on a Chip (SoC) using innovative process technology. You will collaborate closely with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams to deliver top-tier designs.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and influence physical design early in the process.

Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for assigned partitions, ensuring schedule and design goals are met.

Perform timing, physical, and electrical verification and facilitate signoff closure for the partitions.

Identify and resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, proposing solutions and driving execution.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in computer architecture, VLSI, design, logic design, or circuit design.

Internship, project work, or relevant coursework in related fields.

Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple teams.

Experience with Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, TCL, and/or SPICE is advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field.

Experience with physical design tools such as Synopsys, Cadence, or Mentor Graphics.

Knowledge of advanced physical design techniques like power optimization, timing closure, and DFM.

Compensation and Benefits:

Apple offers a competitive package including base pay, stock options, medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, discounts, and educational reimbursement. The pay range is $55.82 to $84.09/hr, depending on experience and location. Bonuses, commissions, and relocation support may also be available.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

Apple values diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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