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Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

In this role, we will be at the center of a PHY design effort working with architecture, CAD, ... Shown Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog to be able with logic ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$129K - $225K/yr

In this role, we will be at the center of a PHY design effort working with architecture, CAD, ... Shown Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog to be able with logic ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA · On-site

$150K - $277K/yr

In this role, we will be at the center of a PHY design effort working with architecture, CAD, ... Shown Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog to be able with logic ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR

$184K - $324K/yr

... CAD and physical design methodologies for correct by construction designs. Assist in flow development for chip integration. Preferred Qualifications Deep design experience in high PHY and/or SOC ...

Astranis

CAD Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

CAD Engineer As an Astranis CAD Engineer you will design, develop, configure, and maintain spacecraft components and assemblies like bracketry, harnesses, propulsion manifolds, and waveguides. You ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

San Diego, CA · On-site

$175K - $308K/yr

... physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC ... CAD perspective, experience with floorplanning tools, P&R flows, global timing verification, and ...

SiTime

Principal Engineer, CAD

Tempe, AZ · On-site

$160K - $230K/yr

... Signal Simulations, IC Physical Design layout, CAD tool customizations, Linux Support ... The Principal CAD Engineer will also interface with EDA Tool Vendors and have responsibilities for ...

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CAD Engineer - Signoff Infrastructure

Austin, TX

$150K - $277K/yr

We're seeking a CAD Engineer to join our team and develop full-stack web applications that power the Signoff infrastructure across all Apple SOC design groups within the Hardware Tech group. Signoff ...

Northampton Community College

$26 - $35.75/hr

Adjuncts - Computer Aided Design (CAD) ~~~~~ Please apply here for possible future openings. As specific needs for these types of positions are not always known, applicants who meet the initial ...

SPECTRA TECH, Inc.

CAD Technologist

Albuquerque, NM · On-site

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into ...

SPECTRA TECH INC

CAD Technologist

Albuquerque, NM

We are seeking a Computer Aided Design and Drafting Technologist to join our Design Engineer Group. In this role, you will be at the forefront of innovation, transforming customer concepts into ...

Apple

SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

San Jose, CA · On-site

$184K - $324K/yr

... physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC ... From a CAD perspective, experience with floorplanning tools, P&R flows, global timing verification ...

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Physical Design Engineer

Bodega Bay, CA • On-site

Apple
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$150K - $277K/yr

Full-time

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Re-posted 27 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform physical design of high performance PHY from RTL to GDSII, including floor planning, placement, and routing.

  • Generate and validate timing constraints, develop clock and power network guidelines, and fix design violations through ECOs.

  • Conduct physical verification and provide guidelines to resolve LVS/DRC issues, while assisting in flow development and chip integration.

Apple rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 685 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

At Apple we work every single day to craft products that enrich people’s lives. Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? Do you like changing the game? We have an opportunity for a forward-thinking and unusually hardworking Physical Design Engineer. As a member of our wide-ranging group, you will have the rare and great opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and encourage millions of Apple’s customers every single day. In this role, we will be at the center of a PHY design effort working with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams, with a critical impact on delivering outstanding PHY designs. You will be required to do physical designs of outstanding PHY design.
Description
As a Physical Design engineer you will contribute to all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Generate block/chip level static timing constraints. Build full chip floor-plan including pin placement, partitions and power grid. Develop and validate high performance low power clock network guidelines. Perform block level place and route and close the design to meet timing, area and power constraints. Generate and Implement ECOs to fix timing, noise and EM IR violations. Run Physical Design verification flow at chip/block level and provide guidelines to fix LVS/DRC violations to other designers. Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies for correct by construction designs. Assist in flow development for chip integration.
Preferred Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have deep design experience in high PHY and/or SOC designs.
Deep Knowledge about industry standards and practices in Physical Design, including Physically aware
synthesis, Floor-planning, and Place & Route.
Experience in developing and implementing Power-grid and Clock specifications.
Strong understanding of all aspects of Physical construction, Integration and Physical Verification.
Shown Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog to be able with logic design team for timing fixes Power user of industry standard Physical Design & Synthesis tools.
Deep Understanding of scripting languages such as Perl/Tcl, solid understanding of Extraction and STA methodology and tools.
Deep Understanding of Physical Design Verification methodology to debug LVS/DRC issues at chip/block level.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years experience preferred.
Pay & Benefits
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 $150,400 and $277,600, 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
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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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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