Physical Design Engineer at Apple Cupertino, CA

Apple; Cupertino (CA); On-site; USD 151,091 - 214,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational reimbursement

Potential bonuses

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cupertino, CA, is seeking a Physical Design Engineer responsible for implementing design partitions for complex Systems-on-Chip. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This role offers a competitive base salary ranging from $151,091 to $214,500, along with various benefits including medical coverage, retirement plans, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of experience with Encounter Design System tool, QRC, Calibre, Voltus, Primetime.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for physical design and implementation of partitions.
• Build partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
• Physically implement design partitions for a highly complex System-on-Chip (SoC).

Skills

Encounter Design System tool

QRC

Calibre

Voltus

Primetime

Education

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Job description

Physical Design Engineer Job at Apple, Cupertino, CA

Job Description

Physical Design Engineer

Location: Cupertino, California, United States

Department: Hardware

Summary: Posted: Jun 27, 2025 | Weekly Hours: 40 | Role Number: 200609435

Imagine what you can do here. Apple is a place where extraordinary people gather to do their best work. Together we create products and experiences people once couldn't have imagined, and now, can't imagine living without. It's the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Description

Apple Inc. has the following available in Cupertino, California, and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Responsible for physical design and implementation of partitions. Build partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle. Physically implement design partitions (from netlist to tape-out) for a highly complex System-on-Chip (SoC) utilizing state-of-the-art process technology. Work on partition-level place and route (P&R) implementation, including floor planning, clock and power distribution, timing closure, physical and electrical verification. Complete netlist to GDSII implementation for partitions meeting schedule and design goals. Oversee timing, physical, and electrical verification, and drive the signoff closure for the partitions. Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.

40 hours/week. At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base pay range for this role is between $151,091 - $214,500/year, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

PAY & BENEFITS: Apple employees have the opportunity to participate in Apple's stock programs, receive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounts, free services, educational reimbursement, and potential bonuses or relocation assistance. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• 1 year of experience with each of the following: Encounter Design System tool, QRC, Calibre, Voltus, Primetime.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We promote equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

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