CAD Engineer - PDV

Apple

3.7

(120)

Sunnyvale, CA

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    Position summary

    rious technology nodes and tool sets. Working alongside the CAD team, you will be collaborating with the custom digital/analog/mixed-signal design, physical design (PD) and chip integration teams. With good understanding of design rule checks (DRC) and layout versus schematic (LVS) runsets, you will develop rule decks from scratch and/or modify existing ones.

    Description

    • Develop, improve and maintain various aspects of physical verification flow and methodology - Coordinate the effort of validating flows, improving for custom checks and data generation - Work with the design and PD teams to facilitate the chip design process - Code custom PDV rule decks such as Electrical rule checks (ERC) and Programmable ERCs - Collaborate with tool vendors and foundries for PDK performance enhancements

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Previous industry experience in Silicon chip design flows

    • IP/SOC level PDV debug experience in various technology nodes

    • Scripting skills in programming languages such as Python, Perl, Tcl, Shell, Makefile or C

    • Experience with flow automation and development

    • Minimum requirement of BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Knowledge in Calibre/ICV/Pegasus runset coding for DRC/LVS

    • Rule coding in PERC is a plus

    • Knowledge of parasitic extraction, SKILL coding, and PnR tools is a plus

    Pay & Benefits

    At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

    Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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    • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

    Why you should apply for a job to Apple:

  • 66% say women are treated fairly and equally to men
  • 66% say the CEO supports gender diversity
  • Ratings are based on anonymous reviews by Fairygodboss members.
  • Company commitment that women earn the same as men performing similar work includes no salary history disclosure policy.
  • Apple University creates classes, seminars, and tools to help employees understand Apple’s culture, organization, and values.
  • Whether you donate time or money, Apple will match charitable contributions up to $10,000 a year.