Digital Layout Design Engineer

A leading technology company that designs and develops consumer electronics, software, and services.
$129,600 - $236,300
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Mid-Level Software Engineer
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5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
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Description For Digital Layout Design Engineer

Apple is seeking a Digital Layout Design Engineer to join their Hardware team in San Diego. This role is part of the Digital Design Engineering group, focusing on designing pioneering ASICs and custom digital macros. As a key member of the custom layout team, you'll work with cutting-edge technology nodes to create extraordinary custom digital macros and libraries.

The position offers an exciting opportunity to work at the center of SOC design efforts, collaborating across multiple engineering disciplines. You'll be responsible for delivering PDV clean layouts, working with complex custom layouts for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies. The role requires expertise in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning, and hierarchical layout assembly.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone with a strong background in custom layout design and a passion for creating innovative solutions. You'll work in a fast-paced environment with endless learning opportunities, collaborating with integration, CAD, circuit, and technology engineering teams. The position offers competitive compensation ranging from $129,600 to $236,300, along with comprehensive benefits including stock options and educational support.

The role combines technical expertise with collaborative teamwork, making it perfect for someone who enjoys both the technical challenges of digital layout design and working with cross-functional teams. You'll be part of Apple's mission to bring forward-thinking ideas to life and create experiences that customers have never before envisioned.

Last updated 24 days ago

Responsibilities For Digital Layout Design Engineer

  • Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies
  • Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers
  • Running layout design verification tools on megacells
  • Working with circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs
  • Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC reports
  • Use advanced CAD tools and mask design knowledge for layout corrections
  • Deliver PDV clean layout

Requirements For Digital Layout Design Engineer

  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience or equivalent
  • Experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits
  • High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly
  • Good understanding of RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS reports
  • Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools

Benefits For Digital Layout Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401k
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Product discounts
  • Free services

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