Circuits Physical Design Engineer

A leading technology company that designs and develops consumer electronics, software, and services.
$120,000 - $200,000
Embedded
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Hardware

Description For Circuits Physical Design Engineer

Join Apple's Digital Design Engineering group as a Circuits Physical Design Engineer in a role that puts you at the heart of processor design efforts. This position offers an extraordinary opportunity to work with foundation IP developers on silicon validation, making a critical impact in delivering products to market quickly. You'll be responsible for comprehensive library EDA view validation, taking P&R blocks through RTL to GDS steps, and working on physical synthesis, placement, CTS, routing, and timing optimization. The role involves collaboration across all fields of SOC design, offering the chance to integrate and develop new insights while working with a team of dedicated engineers. You'll be instrumental in architecting and composing blocks for complete Silicon Validation, handling PT/spice correlation, signal and power EM analysis, and IR analysis. This position requires strong technical expertise in ASIC integration flows, tapeout processes, and ECO implementation, making it perfect for someone passionate about crafting innovative solutions and turning revolutionary ideas into reality. The role offers the opportunity to work on groundbreaking projects that directly impact millions of customers, all while being part of Apple's commitment to creating unprecedented user experiences.

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Responsibilities For Circuits Physical Design Engineer

  • Perform comprehensive library EDA view validation
  • Execute RTL to GDS steps including physical synthesis, placement, CTS, routing
  • Handle timing optimization, leakage recovery and closure & signoff
  • Conduct PT/spice correlation, signal and power EM analysis, IR analysis and PDV
  • Architect and compose blocks consisting of library cells for Silicon Validation
  • Collaborate with foundation IP developers on silicon validation

Requirements For Circuits Physical Design Engineer

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Strong understanding of RTL2GDSII flow and concepts
  • Experience with synthesis, place & route, CTS, timing convergence, layout closure
  • Familiar with block/partitions development for silicon validation of foundation IPs
  • Strong scripting skills using Perl/Tcl
  • Strong written/verbal communication skills

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