SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

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$121,900 - $183,600
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Description For SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Apple is seeking a SoC Physical Design Engineer to join their Hardware team in delivering groundbreaking products. This role puts you at the center of design effort, collaborating with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams. You'll be responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) from netlist to tapeout for complex SOC using innovative process technologies. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge hardware technology while contributing to products that impact millions of users worldwide.

The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of chip architecture, back-end chip design flow, and various aspects of physical design including synthesis, floor-planning, and place and route (PnR). You'll work closely with multiple teams to understand partition architecture, implement designs meeting strict schedules and goals, and drive verification processes.

At Apple, you'll be part of a company known for innovation and excellence, with the opportunity to contribute to products that redefine industries. The role offers competitive compensation, including base pay, stock options, and comprehensive benefits. You'll work in an environment that values creativity, collaboration, and technical excellence, with opportunities for professional growth and development.

The position requires strong technical skills combined with excellent teamwork abilities, as you'll be collaborating across multiple functional teams. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about hardware design who wants to make a significant impact in a company that consistently pushes the boundaries of technology.

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Responsibilities For SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

  • Working with logic design team to understand partition architecture
  • Drive physical aspects early in the design cycle
  • Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s)
  • Meeting schedule and design goals
  • Timing, physical and electrical verification
  • Driving the signoff closure for the partitions
  • Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design
  • Identify potential solutions and drive execution

Requirements For SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Python
Linux
  • BS degree
  • Basic understanding of logic gates
  • Knowledge of chip architecture
  • Knowledge of back end chip design flow
  • Knowledge of physical synthesis
  • Knowledge of floor-planning
  • Knowledge of place and route (PnR)
  • Knowledge of power grid
  • Knowledge of timing (STA)
  • Knowledge of physical design verification (DRC/LVS)
  • Knowledge of EMIR (Redhawk/Totem/Voltus)

Benefits For SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
Relocation Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Employee stock programs
  • Discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with discount
  • Educational expense reimbursement
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Relocation benefits
  • Range of discounted products and free services

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