Senior SoC Physical Design and Electrical Analysis Engineer

Apple Inc.; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a senior SoC Physical Design Engineer focused on electrical analysis to drive verification at block and chip levels. You will collaborate with CAD/library teams and the implementation group throughout the chip design cycle to plan EM/IR testing and ensure timely tape-out sign-off.

The role requires a BS degree with 10+ years of experience, deep knowledge of low-power design and digital systems, and hands-on use of industry tools for EM and power integrity.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 10+ years of industry experience.
• Knowledge of low-power circuit design, computer architecture, and/or digital systems.
• Familiar with ASIC/AMS physical implementation and SoC full-chip analysis.
• Proficient with EM/IR and power integrity sign-off concepts.
• Experience with industry EDA tools: Redhawk, PrimeRail, Voltus, Innovus, Design Compiler, PrimeTime, Tempus.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrical analyses at block or chip level: Gridcheck, ESD, Static/Dynamic IR, EM, Noise and Signal EM.
• Collaborate with CAD/library/circuit teams for tech/flow evaluation, bring-up and qualification for SoC.
• Drive EMIR test planning, analysis support, and sign-off closure for tape-out.
• Manage schedules and support cross-functional engineering efforts for Apple’s SoC product development.

Skills

Low-power circuit design

Computer architecture

Digital systems

Verification flows

SPICE

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Redhawk

PrimeRail

Voltus

Innovus

Design Compiler

PrimeTime

Tempus

Job description

Apple Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a senior SoC Physical Design Engineer focused on electrical analysis to drive verification at block and chip levels. You will collaborate with CAD/library teams and the implementation group throughout the chip design cycle to plan EM/IR testing and ensure timely tape-out sign-off.

The role requires a BS degree with 10+ years of experience, deep knowledge of low-power design and digital systems, and hands-on use of industry tools for EM and power integrity.