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STA Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cupertino, California), Hybrid (Austin, Texas)$150.4k - $277.6kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

ASIC STA Engineer responsible for full chip and block level timing closure, developing timing verification methodologies, and coordinating with multiple SOC teams to deliver high-quality IP and SoC blocks for Apple’s mobile SoCs.

Responsibilities

  • Full chip and block level timing closure ownership throughout the entire project
  • Develop and maintain methodology and flows related to timing verification and closure
  • Generation of block and full chip timing constraints
  • Work on Apple SoC (System-on-Silicon) chips in deep sub-micron technologies targeted for high end mobile applications
  • Work closely with various multi-functional teams on resolving complex timing issues for major building blocks of complex SoCs

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree + 3 Years of Experience
  • Strong fundamentals in Digital design
  • Self-starter and highly motivated
  • Proficient in scripting languages (TCL and Perl)
  • Familiarity with ASIC design timing concepts
  • Exposure in STA tools (Primetime) is a plus
  • Familiarity with front end tools and methodologies such as Synthesis, Logic equivalence checks
  • Familiarity in Constraint analysis and debug, using industry standard tools such as Synopsys GCA (Galaxy Constraint Analyzer) is desirable but not required
  • Knowledge of timing corners/modes, process variations and signal integrity related issues is a plus
  • Ability to communicate optimally across all internal groups

Skills

Required:Digital design fundamentalsScripting (TCL, Perl)ASIC timing conceptsCommunication across teams
Nice to have:STA tools (Primetime)Front end tools & methodologiesConstraint analysis (GCA)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Discounted products and free services
  • Educational expense reimbursement including tuition
  • Possibility of discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance
Last updated Aug 28, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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