SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Apple Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 116,400 - 175,200; Full time

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Waltham, MA, is seeking a Physical Design professional to lead the implementation of partition(s) from netlist to tapeout for a highly complex SOC using advanced process technology.

You will work with architecture, CAD, timing and logic teams to ensure successful timing, physical and electrical verification and timely signoff, while driving flow improvements and problem resolution. A BS degree with 0+ years experience is expected and knowledge of GDS2 and Verilog/VHDL is valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS Degree with 0+ years experience.
• Basic understanding of logic gates.
• Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with architecture, CAD, timing and logic teams to drive physical design of partitions.
• Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partitions meeting schedule and design goals.
• Perform timing, physical and electrical verification and drive signoff closure.
• Identify and resolve design/flow issues and drive improvements in physical design.

Skills

Verilog

VHDL

Python

Perl

TCL

SPICE

Teamwork

Logic design basics

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GDS2

Job description

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States Hardware

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 applying innovative process technology.

Description

In Physical Design, you will be at the center of design effort collaborating with architecture, CAD, timing and logic design teams, with a critical impact on delivering best in class designs Knowledge of basic chip architecture, back end chip design flow, physical synthesis, floor-planning, place and route (PnR), power grid, timing (STA), physical design verification (DRC/LVS), EMIR (Redhawk/Totem/Voltus). Responsibilities would include:

• Working with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
• Completing 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum BS Degree with 0+ years experience
• Basic understanding of logic gates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship/co‑op, project work or relevant coursework in computer architecture, VLSI, design, logic design, or circuit design.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields.
• Experience with Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, TCL and/or SPICE.

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 $116,400 and $175,200, 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.

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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