SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Hardware

We are seeking a seasoned Physical Design technical leader with deep expertise in high-performance & low-power design. In this highly visible role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to come up with efficient chip and IP physical architecture taking into account physical design constraints early in the design cycle.

• You will be responsible for all aspects of physical design implementation from RTL2
  
  GDS including PnR, bump/RDL, STA, physical verification, EMIR, sign-off.
• You will also collaborate to drive methodologies and "best-known methods" to streamline PD work and develop guidelines and checklists.
• You will be the primary technical contact for your focus area and are motivated to solve more challenging timing closure issues, area & power optimization etc.

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Knowledgeable in partition level P&R implementation including floor planning, clock & power distribution, timing closure, and physical & electrical verification.
• Knowledge of PD construction & analysis flows and methodology.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Recent successful tapeouts in deep submicron technology.
• Experience with large SOC designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1
  
  GHZ.
• Shown ability to execute to stringent schedule & die size requirements.
• Experienced in industry standard tools and understanding their capabilities and underlying algorithms.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $132,100 and $244,600, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.