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SoC Physical Design Engineer

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10+ years of experience
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Description For SoC Physical Design Engineer

At Apple, innovation is at the core of everything we do. We're seeking a talented SoC Physical Design Engineer to join our Hardware team in Austin. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on groundbreaking Apple products that have revolutionized entire industries. You'll be part of a dynamic team responsible for completing partition place and route from netlist to tapeout, including crucial automation tasks.

As a SoC Physical Design Engineer, you'll collaborate with cross-functional teams including CAD, Physical Verification, and Electrical analysis to ensure robust power grid design. Your expertise will be vital in developing features and methodology solutions that impact a wide range of SOC partitions. You'll work closely with technology teams for node evaluations and drive best practices in physical design workflows.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years of industry experience, strong knowledge of ASIC integration, and proficiency in scripting languages like TCL and Python. You'll have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology nodes and contribute to Apple's next generation of hardware products. This role offers the chance to work with industry-leading tools and technologies while collaborating with some of the best minds in hardware design.

Join us in our mission to create products that redefine what's possible in technology. At Apple, we're committed to leaving the world better than we found it, and this extends to our innovative practices and groundbreaking hardware solutions. If you're passionate about physical design and want to be part of a team that shapes the future of technology, this role offers the perfect opportunity to make your mark.

Last updated 8 months ago

Responsibilities For SoC Physical Design Engineer

  • Work with CAD/Physical Verification/Electrical analysis and PnrR Teams on power grid development
  • Develop features and methodology solutions for SOC partitions
  • Collaborate with technology teams for node evaluations and global PD engineers
  • Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design
  • Drive methodologies and best practices to streamline physical design work

Requirements For SoC Physical Design Engineer

Python
  • BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Familiar with ASIC integration including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, global signal planning, I/O planning, and hard IP integration
  • Experience with scripting and programming skills (TCL/Python)
  • Understanding of industry standard tools for PNR, Voltage Drop Analysis, STA & Layout Verification

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