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SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Apple· Hardware
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San Jose$129.3k - $194.7kFull-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. You will collaborate with architecture, CAD, timing and logic design teams to deliver best in class designs and drive signoff closure for physical design partitions (PnR, timing, power, etc.).

Responsibilities

  • Working with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
  • Completing 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 with 0+ years experience.
  • Basic understanding of logic gates.
  • Previous internship/co-op, project work or relevant coursework in computer architecture, VLSI, design, logic design, or circuit design.
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields.
  • Experience with Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, TCL and/or SPICE.

Skills

Required:Logic design understandingVerilog
Nice to have:VHDLPythonPerlTCLSPICE

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments (possible) and relocation assistance.
  • Apple shareholder participation through discretionary employee stock programs and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Last updated Sep 4, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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