Digital Layout Design Engineer

Apple Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 144,600 - 263,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement for education

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Santa Clara is seeking a Digital Layout Designer to create complex layouts for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers and be pivotal in the design process, working on state-of-the-art ASICs.

The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience. Apple offers competitive salaries, stock options, and comprehensive benefits, creating a rewarding environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3 years of relevant experience in custom layout design.
• Experience with RC delay and electromigration issues.
• Strong skills in interpreting CAD layout tools.

Responsibilities

• Design complex custom layout for digital circuits.
• Review floorplans and complex circuits with designers.
• Run layout design verification tools on megacells.

Skills

Custom layout design

Deep SubMicron CMOS technologies

Layout floorplanning

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study

Tools

MENTOR GRAPHICS

CADENCE layout tools

Job description

Santa Clara, California, United States Hardware

Do you have a passion for crafting entirely new solutions? As part of our Digital Design Engineering group, you’ll take imaginative and revolutionary ideas and determine how to turn them into reality! You and your team will apply engineering fundamentals and start from scratch if needed, bringing forward‑thinking ideas to the real world. Join us, and you’ll help design the tools that allow us to bring customers experiences they’ve never before envisioned. You will be part of an exciting silicon design group that is responsible for designing state‑of‑the‑art ASICs. We have an extraordinary opportunity for Digital Layout Designers! In this highly visible role, you will be a member of Apple’s custom layout team, working on the latest technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros, libraries, etc. This is a fast paced work environment with endless learning opportunities working in the design team with members of integration, CAD, circuit and technology engineering.

Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following:

• Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies.
• Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers.
• Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed.
• Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed.
• Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts.
• Exceed engineering specifications and expectations.
• Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in relevant field of study plus 3 years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
• High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
• Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
• Recognize failure prone layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
• Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi‑functional teams.
• Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
• Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools.
• Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
• Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
• Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.
• Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths or memory layout structures, etc.

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 $144,600 and $263,800, 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. Additionally, you’ll 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.

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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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.