Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer

ign teams to achieve breakthrough PPA results. You'll push beyond conventional synthesis limits - developing innovative techniques and proving their effectiveness by running full validation flows from RTL through place-and-route and timing signoff to show actual PPA improvements. Your optimizations will directly translate to faster, more efficient Apple devices.

You'll work directly with EDA vendors to shape tool roadmaps, build custom solutions for problems that push beyond industry standards, and see your work ship in millions of devices.","responsibilities":"Develop breakthrough physical synthesis techniques and validate them with full implementation flows (PNR, STA, power analysis)

Apply advanced RTL optimization techniques to achieve substantial improvements in performance, power, and area (PPA)

Partner with design teams to define optimal methodologies and flows, enabling them to achieve superior PPA results

Create custom tools and ML-based methodologies for today's most challenging high-performance, low-power design problems

Drive synthesis innovation that enables Apple's next-generation processor architectures

Influence EDA vendor tool development by solving the hardest problems

Deploy solutions across multiple critical Apple Silicon projects

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in CAD flow or FE methodology development

Experience with Low Power implementation flows (UPF) is a plus

Experience with logical equivalence tools such as Conformal LEC and/or Formality is a plus

Experience in linting, static timing analysis, low power checks (UPF) or place and route tools is a plus

Proficiency with TCL, Python or Perl scripting languages strongly preferred

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with TCL, Python or Perl scripting languages

Experience with industry standard Synthesis tools such as Fusion Compiler or Genus

Experience working with CAD Tools & flow

Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience","internalDetails":null

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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

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