CPU Physical Design Engineer
4 weeks ago
As a CPU Physical Design Engineer at Apple, you will play a critical role in driving the design and development of our cutting-edge hardware products. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of talented engineers and contribute to the creation of innovative technologies that shape the future.
Key Responsibilities- Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious PPA goals
- Responsible for block-level physical design delivery along with closure of backend flows, electrical requirements, and improving silicon yield
- Collaborate with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on industry-standard synthesis/PNR tool features and optimizations and their adoption in CPU design
- Work with x-functional top-level teams on the aspects of CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability
- Collaborate with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros, library standard cells to improve design PPA
- Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong electrical engineering fundamentals in logic design, digital circuits, and deep sub-micron technology along with timing, power, and area implications
- Proficiency in using industry-standard logic Synthesis, PnR, STA, and Power analysis tools along with timing budgeting, floor-planing, and physical integration and verification to converge complex designs
- Solid understanding of low power, high frequency physical design techniques leveraging advanced syn/PnR tool features and best-in-class physical design methodology
- Programming and scripting ability (Perl, TCL) with strong fundamentals
- Ability to work independently and/or lead a physical design partition in collaboration with x-functional teams
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
At Apple, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including base pay, discretionary bonuses, and commission payments. Our employees also have the opportunity to become Apple shareholders through participation in our discretionary employee stock programs. Additionally, we provide a range of benefits, including comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses.
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