Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type: On-site
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Salary: $150,400–$277,600 / yr
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer

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The Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer joins the Hardware Technology CAD team to support the development of next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient system-on-chip designs. This role involves developing, maintaining, and supporting implementation flows, custom CAD tools, and methodologies for CPU, GPU, and Analog/Mixed Signal designs. The engineer will explore new technology nodes and stdcells while collaborating with design teams and tool vendors to improve PPA and design productivity. Key responsibilities include creating flows for physical design optimization, working with RC extraction, IR, and static timing analysis, and leveraging GenAI tools to develop applications for design productivity. Required skills include experience in CAD tools or PD methodology and proficiency in Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting. The role focuses on solving complex physical design challenges across various chip types.

Skills

Physical Design CAD Tools Tcl Python Perl PNR STA RC Extraction EMIR ML GenAI SoC Design Signoff Physical Verification

What you'll do

Develop and support implementation flows for multiple projects and design teams.
Create and maintain custom CAD tools for physical design implementation and signoff.
Build flows to enable the successful deployment of new technology nodes.
Develop tools and methodologies to optimize PPA and design productivity using ML-based solutions.
Use GenAI tools to develop applications that improve design team productivity.
Work directly with EDA tool vendors to resolve issues and identify areas for tool improvement.
Develop internal methodologies using an understanding of CAD algorithms and machine learning.

What we're looking for

Experience in CAD Tool, CAD flow, or PD methodology.
Knowledge of Tcl, Python, or Perl scripting languages.
Minimum of a BS degree plus 3 years of relevant industry experience.
Hands-on knowledge of industry standard PNR tools (preferred).
Hands-on experience with high performance and low power implementation flows (preferred).
Understanding of physical design analysis including extraction, timing, noise, physical verification, and EMIR (preferred).

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