Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
Description For Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
Join Apple's Silicon Technologies group as a Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer and be part of creating next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC) designs. As a member of the Hardware Technology CAD team, you'll work on world-class CPU, GPU, Analog/Mixed Signal, and SOC designs by developing flows, tools, and methodologies for future Apple products. You'll explore and enable new technology nodes, stdcells, and tools for design teams while collaborating with design teams and tool vendors to improve PPA (Power, Performance, Area) and design productivity. The role involves developing internal methodologies using CAD algorithms and ML, impacting a wide range of chips used across Apple's world-class products. You'll work with cross-functional teams, develop innovative solutions, and ensure Apple products continue to deliver exceptional performance. This is an opportunity to contribute to the technology that powers millions of beloved Apple devices while working with cutting-edge hardware design tools and methodologies.
Responsibilities For Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
- Participating and engaging with cross functional teams to tackle key physical design challenges
- Developing innovative solutions in physical design and optimization space
- Developing and supporting implementation flows for multiple projects and design teams
- Developing and maintaining custom CAD tools for implementation and signoff
- Creating flows to enable successful deployment of new technology nodes
- Developing tools and methodologies for best-in-class PPA and productivity including ML based solutions
- Collaborating with other teams such as physical design verification, RC extraction, IR and static timing analysis (STA)
- Working directly with EDA tool vendors to resolve tool issues and identify areas for tool improvements
Requirements For Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
- Knowledge of Tcl, Python or Perl scripting languages
- BS degree minimum requirement
- Good understanding of VLSI / Physical Design basics through previous coursework or internships
- Exposure to CAD Tool, CAD flow or PD methodology
- Understanding of analysis involved in Physical Design - extraction, timing, noise, physical verification, EMIR
Benefits For Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
- Equal opportunity employer
- Affirmative action
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