Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer

1 month ago


Beaverton, Oregon, United States Apple Full time
Role Overview

As a member of our Silicon Technologies group, you will play a crucial role in designing and manufacturing our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). Your expertise will ensure Apple products and services can seamlessly and efficiently handle the tasks that make them beloved by millions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and improve existing flows for Physical Synthesis, LEC, and DFT Implementation
  • Support multiple design teams and work with cross-functional teams to integrate solutions in different flows
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to solve key FE methodology challenges
  • Develop innovative solutions in physical synthesis and DFT implementation space
  • Develop and maintain custom CAD tools for synthesis and DFT implementation
  • Develop flows/methodologies for better PPA and productivity, including ML-based solutions
  • Collaborate with tool vendors to resolve tool issues and drive PPA improvement opportunities in tool
Requirements
  • Experience with TCL, Python, or Perl scripting languages
  • Experience with industry-standard Synthesis tools such as Fusion Compiler or Genus
  • Experience working with CAD Tools & flow
  • Minimum requirement of BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrated experience in CAD flow or FE methodology development
  • Ability to analyze RTL structures and identify optimization opportunities
  • Experience with Low Power implementation flows (UPF)
  • Experience with logical equivalence tools such as Conformal LEC and/or Formality
  • Experience in linting, static timing analysis, low power checks (UPF), or place and route tools
  • Proficiency with TCL, Python, or Perl scripting languages
About Apple

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.



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