SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Apple; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 257,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company where your ideas can transform into groundbreaking products and services. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for the physical implementation of design partitions for a highly complex SOC, working closely with a talented team. Your expertise in physical design and strong communication skills will be essential as you navigate the challenges of timing closure and verification. This innovative firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage and stock options, ensuring your contributions are rewarded and recognized. If you're passionate about technology and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Discounted products and free services

Educational reimbursement

Discretionary bonuses

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of physical design construction and analysis flows.

Responsibilities

• Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule.
• Drive physical aspects early in the design cycle with the logic design team.

Skills

Physical Design Implementation

Timing Closure

Power Distribution

Strong Communication Skills

P&R Implementation

Electrical Verification

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Industry Standard Tools

Job description

Summary

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hardworking people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process technology.

Key Qualifications

• Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Knowledgeable in partition level P&R implementation, including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, timing closure, physical and electrical verification.
• Strong knowledge of physical design construction and analysis flows and methodology.
• Shown ability to adhere to stringent schedule and die size requirements.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experienced with industry standard tools, understanding their capabilities and underlying algorithms.
• Experience with large SOC designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1GHZ.

Description

• Work with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
• Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals.
• Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
• Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.

Education & Experience

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.

Pay & Benefits

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 $138,900 and $256,500, 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. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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