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SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Apple· Hardware
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San Diego, CA$142.3k - $263.3kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC utilizing innovative process technology.

Responsibilities

  • Work with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
  • Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals.
  • Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
  • Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.

Qualifications

  • Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Experience with partition level P&R implementation.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: floorplanning, clock and power distribution, timing closure, physical verification, electrical verification.

Skills

Required:Partition level P&R implementation
Nice to have:FloorplanningClock and power distributionTiming closurePhysical verificationElectrical verification

Benefits

  • Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs.
  • Eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount via Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.
  • Possible discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation.
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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