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SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Apple· Hardware
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San Jose, CA$150.4k - $277.6kFull-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 including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, timing closure, physical and electrical verification.
  • Experience with physical design construction and analysis flows and methodology.
  • Ability to adhere to stringent schedule and die size requirements.
  • Experience with large SOC designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1GHZ.
  • Experience with sub 10nm tech nodes.
  • Experience with industry standard tools, understanding their capabilities and underlying algorithms.
  • Strong communication skills.

Skills

Required:Partition level P&R implementationFloorplanningTiming closurePhysical verificationGDS2 flowLarge SOC design experienceSub-10nm tech nodesCommunication

Benefits

  • Base pay range between $150,400 and $277,600 depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
  • Discretionary employee stock programs, eligibility for RSUs, and Employee Stock Purchase Plan participation.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses.
  • Potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility.
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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