CPU Physical Design and Integration Engineer

Apple

3.7

(120)

Santa Clara, CA

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    Position summary

    tting functional products to millions of customers quickly.

    Description

    As a CPU Physical Design and Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration, and verification of high performance, low power processor development. - Full chip floorplan, area optimizations, block partitioning and pin placements - Own chip level place and route (PnR), final CPU layout database construction and verification (PDV) - Develop and validate Power Grid, including routability analysis - Drive custom layout integration - Work with the implementation/CAD teams during the entire chip design cycle to drive signoff closure for tapeout - Work with SOC team to meet IP technical and delivery requirements - Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies - Participate in flow development for chip integration and analysis - Scripting to automate tasks and improve debug efficiency

    Minimum Qualifications

    Key Qualifications

    • BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

    • Experience with physical design, integration, and verification (PDV) experience on large processor and/or SoC designs

    • Knowledge of industrial standards and practices in physical design, including floorplanning, partitioning, budgeting, place and route and physical verification

    • Will be responsible for CPU floorplan, area optimizations, block partitioning and pin placements.

    • Experience using synthesis & place-route tools

    • Knowledge of low power design, physical construction, integration, PDV, DRC/LVS verification.

    • Solid understanding of scripting languages, such as Perl/Tcl

    • Solid understanding of CMOS circuit design. Layout design background is a plus

    • Working knowledge of extraction, STA , EMIR methodology, and tools

    • Ability to work well in a team, being an excellent problem solver, and self-motivated

    Education & Experience

    BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

    Additional Requirements

    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.