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Entrylevel Ic Layout Design Engineer Jobs in Austin, TX

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... engineering specifications and expectations. -Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits. Minimum Qualifications ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$137K - $250K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$137K - $250K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$137K - $250K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Apple

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$137K - $250K/yr

... design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering ...

Cirrus Logic

Analog Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$200K/yr

Partner closely with layout, digital, verification, validation, and product engineering teams to ... Strong experience in analog or mixed-signal IC design with a proven record of delivering complex ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Some experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience supporting data management tools Experience in programming ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience in programming languages such as Python, DFII, SKILL, Perl, Tcl ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$122K - $184K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Some experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience supporting data management tools Experience in programming ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$122K - $184K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Some experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience supporting data management tools Experience in programming ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$122K - $184K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Some experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience supporting data management tools Experience in programming ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$142K - $263K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience in programming languages such as Python, DFII, SKILL, Perl, Tcl ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$122K - $184K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Some experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience supporting data management tools Experience in programming ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$142K - $263K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience in programming languages such as Python, DFII, SKILL, Perl, Tcl ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$142K - $263K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience in programming languages such as Python, DFII, SKILL, Perl, Tcl ...

Apple

Virtuoso Custom CAD Engineer

Austin, TX

$142K - $263K/yr

... IC CAD support using EDA tools Experience supporting Cadence Composer Virtuoso, Layout tools, VXL, PCELLs, and CDFs Experience in programming languages such as Python, DFII, SKILL, Perl, Tcl ...

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How much do entrylevel ic layout design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel ic layout design engineer in Austin, TX is $119,786.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,200.00 and $142,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Ic Layout Design Engineer vs Entrylevel IC Design Engineer?

AspectEntrylevel IC Layout Design EngineerEntrylevel IC Design Engineer
Primary FocusPhysical layout and placement of integrated circuitsHigh-level circuit design and architecture
Skills RequiredCAD tools, layout optimization, fabrication process knowledgeCircuit theory, HDL coding, simulation tools
Work EnvironmentDesign teams, fabrication facilities, CAD softwareDesign teams, simulation labs, EDA tools
Common CertificationsVLSI, CAD tools proficiencyVLSI, digital design certifications

The main difference is that Entrylevel IC Layout Design Engineers focus on the physical implementation of circuits, ensuring manufacturability and performance, while Entrylevel IC Design Engineers concentrate on creating circuit architectures and logic. Both roles require a strong foundation in VLSI principles and often collaborate closely in semiconductor companies.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel Ic Layout Design Engineer job openings in Austin, TX as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 80% In-person, and 20% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $119,786 per year, or $57.6 per hour.

Digital Layout Design Engineer

Apple

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

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Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 681 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions?
As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you'll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward-thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you'll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they've never before envisioned.
You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state-of-the-art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers!
In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple's custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.
Description
Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.
You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:
-Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
-Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
-Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
-Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
-Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
-Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
-Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or Memory layout structures, etc.

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Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas 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. Dynamic, intelligent people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same real 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.

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Computer and electronic product manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Cupertino, CA, US

Year founded

1976

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