SoC Physical Design Engineer, Raleigh

Apple; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

Apple in Raleigh, NC seeks a SoC Physical Design Engineer to drive end-to-end placement, routing, and timing adjustments. You will collaborate with frontend and design teams to refine specifications and ensure robust tapeout readiness.

The role requires 2+ years in P&R, strong design-rule enforcement, and excellent communication to coordinate schedules and deliver high-quality silicon on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree required in a relevant field.
• 2+ years in placement and routing with timing and power flow.
• Experience with high-level designs and layout analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute chip design from netlist to tapeout.
• Collaborate with FE and design teams to capture specifications and feedback.
• Define and enforce design rules and performance guidelines.
• Bridge between teams, coordinate work, set goals, and manage timelines.
• Resolve flow and timing issues and implement solutions.

Skills

P&R execution

Design collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor Degree

Tools

P&R tools

Job description

Apple in Raleigh, NC seeks a SoC Physical Design Engineer to drive end-to-end placement, routing, and timing adjustments. You will collaborate with frontend and design teams to refine specifications and ensure robust tapeout readiness.

The role requires 2+ years in P&R, strong design-rule enforcement, and excellent communication to coordinate schedules and deliver high-quality silicon on time.