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Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Austin, TX)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Synthesize and optimize physical synthesis flows for Apple Silicon, solving performance, power, and area challenges from RTL through GDS signoff. Develop methodologies, tools, and automation; collaborate with design teams and EDA vendors to push tool capabilities and deliver breakthrough PPA improvements across multiple Apple Silicon projects.

Responsibilities

  • Develop breakthrough physical synthesis techniques and validate them with full implementation flows (PNR, STA, power analysis)
  • Apply advanced RTL optimization techniques to achieve substantial improvements in performance, power, and area (PPA)
  • Partner with design teams to define optimal methodologies and flows, enabling them to achieve superior PPA results
  • Create custom tools and ML-based methodologies for today’s most challenging high-performance, low-power design problems
  • Drive synthesis innovation that enables Apple's next-generation processor architectures
  • Influence EDA vendor tool development by solving the hardest problems
  • Deploy solutions across multiple critical Apple Silicon projects

Qualifications

  • Experience with TCL, Python or Perl scripting languages
  • Experience with industry standard Synthesis tools such as Fusion Compiler or Genus
  • Experience working with CAD Tools & flow
  • Minimum requirement of BS + 20 years of relevant industry experience
  • Demonstrated experience in Implementation flows and methodologies (Synthesis, PNR, STA sign-off)
  • Hands on knowledge of industry standard Synthesis and PNR tools like Genus and Innovus
  • Ability to analyze RTL structures and identify optimization opportunities
  • Solid understanding of Extraction and STA methodology and tools
  • Experience with Power Analysis tools like PTPX is a plus
  • Proficiency with TCL, Python or Perl scripting languages strongly preferred

Skills

Required:ScriptingRTL optimizationSynthesis toolsImplementation flows

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer statement and inclusion/diversity commitments
  • Accessibility and reasonable accommodations information
  • Ongoing application process (Apple accepts applications on an ongoing basis)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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