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Apple

GPU Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX

$134K - $138K/yr

This role requires a mix of strategic engineering along with hands-on experience in physical design ... Experience or coursework with digital logic design, RTL, CMOS transistor logics or VLSI concepts.

Apple Inc.

GPU Physical Design Engineer

Austin, TX · On-site

$180 - $240/hr

This role requires a mix of strategic engineering along with hands‑on experience in physical ... Experience or coursework with digital logic design, RTL, CMOS transistor logics or VLSI concepts.

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Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$70 - $80/hr

Physical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Hybrid Duration: 12 Months VISA: H-1, GC, USC is okay C2C Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to support the ...

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Physical Design Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$159K - $164K/yr

Position: Physical Design Engineer Location: San Jose, CA Hybrid Duration: 12 Months VISA: H-1, USC Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Physical Design Engineer to support the ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

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 ...

NXP Semiconductors

Digital Physical Design

Austin, TX · On-site

$110K/yr

... Engineering, or Computer Engineering (with related variants such as VLSI or Physics), foreign ... Position requires one (1) year of experience in: 1. Physical Design Verification (DRC ); 2. RTL to ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$160K - $164K/yr

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 ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

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 ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $145K/yr

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 ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

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 ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Beaverton, OR · On-site

$141K - $145K/yr

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 ...

Apple

Physical Design Engineer

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$167K - $172K/yr

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 ...

TSMC

Senior Physical Design Engineer(7051)

San Jose, CA · On-site

$155K - $160K/yr

Overview of Role As a Senior Physical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for the physical ... In depth knowledge of hardware design courses including VLSI design, digital integrated circuits ...

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How much do vlsi physical design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for vlsi physical design engineer in the United States is $139,408.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $136,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a VLSI physical design engineer?

A VLSI Physical Design Engineer is responsible for transforming digital circuit designs into a physical layout that can be manufactured on silicon. They work on placement, routing, clock tree synthesis, timing closure, power optimization, and design rule checks. Their role ensures that the design meets performance, power, and area requirements while complying with fabrication constraints.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a VLSI physical design engineer?

A VLSI Physical Design Engineer should have a strong background in electrical engineering, digital electronics, and deep knowledge of ASIC/FPGA design and physical design flow, generally supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with EDA tools such as Cadence, Synopsys, or Mentor Graphics, as well as scripting skills in TCL, Perl, or Python is crucial, and certifications in VLSI design are a plus. Excellent problem-solving abilities, communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams are important soft skills. These competencies ensure the engineer can manage complex design challenges, optimize chip performance, and deliver high-quality results in fast-paced semiconductor environments.

What are some typical challenges faced by VLSI physical design engineers, and how can I prepare for them?

VLSI Physical Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as managing tight timing constraints, optimizing power and area, and addressing design rule violations during the layout process. You may also need to troubleshoot tool-related issues or coordinate with logic, verification, and manufacturing teams to meet project milestones. To prepare, it's helpful to strengthen your understanding of physical verification, develop scripting skills for process automation, and stay current with the latest advancements in EDA tools. Being proactive in cross-team communication and problem-solving will help you address these challenges effectively and contribute to successful silicon tapeouts.

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Infographic showing various Vlsi Physical Design Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $139,408 per year, or $67 per hour.

Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer

Apple

Austin, TX

$129K - $194K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Retirement

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 677 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you intrinsically see the importance in every detail? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you’ll help design and manufacture our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You’ll ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions. Joining this group means you’ll be responsible for crafting and building the technology that fuels Apple’s devices. Together, you and your team will enable our customers to do all the things they love with their devices.
As part of the Hardware Technology CAD team, you’ll help design our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient SoCs. You will work on world class CPU, GPU, Analog/Mixed Signal and SOC designs by developing flows, tools and methodologies for future Apple products! You will explore and enable new technology nodes, stdcells and tools for design teams. You will collaborate with design teams and tool vendors to improve PPA (Power, Performance, Area) and design productivity. You will use and leverage GenAI tools to develop GenAI applications to improve Design team productivity. You will actively work on developing internal methodologies using your understanding of CAD algorithms and ML. We are looking for passionate engineers to join our team. In this role, you will be impacting a wide range of chips used across Apple’s world-class products!
Description
- Participating and engaging with cross functional teams to tackle key physical design challenges.
- Developing innovative solutions in physical design and optimization space.
- Developing and supporting implementation flows for multiple projects and design teams.
- Developing and maintaining custom CAD tools for implementation and signoff.
- Creating flows to enable successful deployment of new technology nodes.
- Developing tools and methodologies for best-in-class PPA and productivity including ML based solutions.
- Use and leverage GenAI tools to develop GenAI applications to improve Design team productivity.
- Collaborating with other teams such as physical design verification, RC extraction, IR and static timing analysis (STA).
- Working directly with EDA tool vendors to resolve tool issues and identify areas for tool improvements.
Preferred Qualifications
Good understanding of VLSI / Physical Design basics through previous coursework or internships
Exposure to CAD Tool, CAD flow or PD methodology.
Understanding of some of the analysis involved in Physical Design - extraction, timing, noise, physical verification, EMIR.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of Tcl, Python or Perl scripting languages
Minimum requirement of BS
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 $129,300 and $194,700, 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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