SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

A technology company that designs and develops consumer electronics, software, and services.
$121,900 - $183,600
Embedded
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Hardware
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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 physical implementation of design partitions for complex SOCs using innovative process technology.

The position requires expertise in chip architecture, back-end chip design flow, physical synthesis, floor-planning, place and route (PnR), power grid, timing (STA), and physical design verification. You'll work closely with logic design teams to drive physical aspects of projects, implement netlist to GDS2, and ensure timing and verification closure.

At Apple, innovation is the norm, and you'll be part of a team that has reinvented entire industries. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage, retirement benefits, and equity opportunities through stock programs. They're committed to inclusion and diversity, providing equal opportunities for all applicants.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to make a significant impact on Apple's hardware products. You'll work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to products used by millions worldwide. The role offers competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and the chance to work on industry-leading SOC designs.

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Responsibilities For SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

  • Working with logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in design cycle
  • Completing netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals
  • Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving signoff closure for 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

  • Physical design experience with recent successful tapeouts in deep submicron technology
  • Knowledge in partition level P&R implementation, including floorplanning, clock & power distribution, timing closure, physical & electrical verification
  • Strong knowledge of PD construction & analysis flows and methodology
  • Ability to execute to stringent schedule & die size requirements
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience with large SOC designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1GHZ

Benefits For SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

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

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