Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer

23 hours ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Apple Full time
Role Overview

As a Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer at Apple, you will play a crucial role in designing and manufacturing our next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processor, system-on-chip (SoC). You will work closely with cross-functional teams to solve key physical design challenges and develop innovative solutions in the physical design and optimization space.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement flows for multiple projects and design teams.
  • Develop and maintain custom CAD tools for implementation and signoff.
  • Collaborate with other disciplines such as physical design verification, RC extraction, IR, and static timing analysis (STA).
  • Drive EDA tool vendor interactions to resolve tool issues and identify areas for tool improvements.
  • Participate in and lead cross-functional teams to solve key physical design challenges.
Requirements
  • Expertise in CAD flow or PD methodology development.
  • Proficiency with Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting languages.
  • 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.
What We Offer

At Apple, we offer a comprehensive compensation package, including base pay, discretionary bonuses, and commission payments. You will also receive benefits such as comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a range of discounted products and free services. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in our discretionary employee stock programs.



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