Physical Design Engineer

OverviewPhysical Design Engineer – Cupertino, California, United StatesHardwareSummaryRole: Apple seeks a forward-thinking Physical Design Engineer to contribute to a center of PHY design effort, collaborating with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams to deliver high-performance PHY designs.ResponsibilitiesGenerate 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.Minimum QualificationsBachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering and 10+ years experience preferred.Preferred QualificationsThe 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.Show n knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog to collaborate with the logic design team for timing fixes.Power user of industry standard Physical Design & Synthesis tools.Deep understanding of scripting languages such as Perl/Tcl, and understanding of Extraction and STA methodology and tools.Deep understanding of Physical Design Verification methodology to debug LVS/DRC issues at chip/block level.Pay & BenefitsAt Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, 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.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.EEO and Additional InformationApple 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: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdfApple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation. Apple participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program: https://www.apple.com/jobs/pdf/EverifyPosterEnglish.pdfApple is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and mental disabilities. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy.Apple is a drug-free workplace. Reasonable Accommodation and Drug Free Workplace policy.Apple will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you’re applying for a position in San Francisco, review the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance guidelines applicable in your area. #J-18808-Ljbffr