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Apple Inc.

Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer

Apple Inc., Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer Do you love creating elegant solutions to highly complex challenges? Do you see the importance in every detail? Join our Silicon Technologies group to help design and manufacture next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processors and SoCs. Ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions.

As part of the Hardware Technology CAD team, you'll work on world-class CPU, GPU, Analog/Mixed Signal, and SoC designs by developing flows, tools, and methodologies for future Apple products. You'll explore new technology nodes, stdcells, and tools, collaborate with design teams and tool vendors to improve PPA (Power, Performance, Area), and develop internal methodologies using CAD algorithms and ML. We're seeking passionate engineers to impact a wide range of chips used across Apple’s products.

Responsibilities

Engage with cross-functional teams to address physical design challenges.

Develop innovative physical design and optimization solutions.

Create and support implementation flows for multiple projects.

Develop and maintain custom CAD tools for implementation and signoff.

Deploy new technology nodes effectively.

Develop tools and methodologies for PPA and productivity improvements, including ML solutions.

Collaborate with physical design verification, RC extraction, IR, and static timing analysis teams.

Work with EDA tool vendors to resolve issues and improve tools.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting languages.

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of VLSI / Physical Design basics from coursework or internships.

Exposure to CAD tools, flows, or PD methodology.

Knowledge of analysis in Physical Design, such as extraction, timing, noise, and verification.

Apple offers a competitive total compensation package, including base pay ranging from $126,800 to $190,900, dependent on skills, experience, and location. Benefits include medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, employee stock programs, educational reimbursement, bonuses, and relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, promoting equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

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