SoC Physical Design Engineer, Electrical Analysis

Apple Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 308,500; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a senior SoC Physical Design Engineer, Electrical Analysis, to drive electrical analysis and verification for our SoC. You will perform gridcheck, ESD, IR, EM, noise and signal integrity work, collaborating with CAD, library, circuit tech and implementation teams throughout the chip design cycle.

You will lead EM/IR test planning, analysis support and sign‑off for tape‑out while managing schedules and cross‑functional efforts to ensure successful SoC development at Apple.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Must have knowledge of low‑power circuit design, computer architecture, and/or digital systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive electrical analysis and verification for SoC at block or chip level.
• Collaborate with CAD/library/circuit technology/system teams for tech/flow evaluation, bring‑up, validation and qualification for SoC chip development.
• Work with implementation team to 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 design

Computer architecture

Digital systems

VLSI verification automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Redhawk

PrimeRail

Voltus

Innovus

Design Compiler

PrimeTime

Tempus

Job description

SoC Physical Design Engineer, Electrical Analysis

As a Physical Electrical Analysis Engineer on our SoC team, you will be driving the electrical analysis and verification of an SoC.

Description

As a senior member of our SoC physical design team, you will be performing various electrical analyses at the block or chip level, including but not limited to: Gridcheck, ESD, Static/Dynamic IR, EM, Noise and Signal EM.

You will collaborate with the CAD/library/circuit technology/system teams for tech/flow evaluation, bring‑up, validation and qualification for SoC chip development.

You will also work with the implementation team during the entire chip design cycle to drive EMIR test planning, analysis support, and sign‑off closure for tape‑out.

You will manage schedules and support cross‑functional engineering efforts for the success of Apple’s SoC product development.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Knowledge of low‑power circuit design, computer architecture, and/or digital systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with industrial EDA backend tools including Redhawk, PrimeRail, Voltus.
• Experience with ASIC or AMS physical implementation and analysis flow for IP blocks as well as SoC fullchip.
• Proficient in automating and debugging verification flows for digital VLSI design.
• Experience with Innovus, Design Compiler, PrimeTime and Tempus.
• Familiar with voltage drop budgeting, low‑power design techniques, and sign‑off criteria for solid‑state digital circuit systems.
• Experience in multiple design tape‑outs regarding power integrity signoff.
• Circuit design background and SPICE experience.

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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. You’ll also 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.

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.

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