Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
We are seeking a Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer to join our Silicon Technologies group, responsible for designing and manufacturing next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processors and SoCs. You will craft and build the technology that fuels Apple's devices, enabling customers to do what they love. As part of the Hardware Technology CAD team, you'll develop flows, tools, and methodologies for future Apple products, enabling new technology nodes, stdcells, and tools for design teams. You will collaborate with design teams and tool vendors to enhance PPA and design productivity, utilizing your understanding of CAD algorithms and ML to develop internal methodologies. This role impacts a wide range of chips used in Apple's world-class products.
Must have:
- BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience
- Proficiency with Tcl, Python or Perl scripting
- Experience in CAD flow or PD methodology development
- Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with little oversight
- Hands on knowledge of PNR tools
- Expertise in physical design analysis (extraction, timing, noise, verification, EMIR)
- Hands on experience with high performance and low power implementation flows
Perks:
- Stock options and purchase plan
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- Retirement benefits
- Discounted products and free services
- Reimbursement for educational expenses
- Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments
- Relocation assistance
4 skills required
Job Details
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 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!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 $166,600 and $296,300, 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.
- Minimum requirement of BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience.
- Proficiency with Tcl, Python or Perl scripting languages.
- Experience in CAD flow or PD methodology development.
- Ability to coordinate and drive initiatives with little to no oversight
- Hands on knowledge of industry standard PNR tools.
- Expertise in analysis aspects of Physical Design - extraction, timing, noise, physical verification, EMIR.
- Hands on experience with high performance and low power implementation flows.
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.
Apple 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.
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