SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Join Apple's innovative Hardware team as a SoC Physical Design Engineer, where you'll be at the forefront of groundbreaking technology development. This role offers an opportunity to work on complex SOC implementations using cutting-edge process technology. You'll be responsible for physical implementation from netlist to tapeout, working closely with logic design teams to drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.

The position requires expertise in partition level P&R implementation, including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, and timing closure. You'll work with large SOC designs exceeding 20M gates with frequencies over 1GHZ, handling multiple voltage and clock domains, and mixed signal block integration.

At Apple, you'll be part of a team that has reinvented entire industries. The company's commitment to innovation extends beyond products to practices that aim to leave the world better than they found it. You'll work with dynamic, hardworking people and have access to inspiring, innovative technologies.

The role demands strong technical skills in physical design construction, analysis flows, and methodology. You'll need to be familiar with various process-related design issues, including Design for Yield and Manufacturability and multi-vt strategies. Experience with industry standard tools and understanding their capabilities is crucial.

This is a highly visible position where your work will directly impact the next generation of Apple Hardware products. The ideal candidate will combine technical expertise with strong communication skills and the ability to meet stringent schedule and die size requirements.