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IC Package Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Los Angeles Metro Area), Hybrid (Austin Metro Area), Hybrid (San Francisco Bay Area)$122.7k - $214.3kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Package design engineer role focused on physical design and integration of advanced semiconductor packages (SoC, memory, RF, cellular) across products, leveraging AI tools to enhance design efficiency and performance. Leads architecture, configuration optimization, and end-to-end package/SIP/module physical design from concept to tape-out, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize SI/PI.

Responsibilities

  • Perform physical layout of package substrates for diverse silicon, including System-on-Chip (SoC), Memory, RF, and cellular integrated circuits (ICs).
  • Execute parasitic extraction (RLGC) and S-parameter modeling to validate that package designs meet Signal and Power Integrity (SI/PI) performance targets.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration on package feasibility and system co-optimization; align with Product Design on chip floorplan, System Architecture on package configuration, and Silicon/SIPI teams on electrical performance.
  • Drive package design methodology improvements by evaluating new CAD tools and developing automated design and verification flows to enhance efficiency and streamline the release process.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree required.
  • Package Design Proficiency: Proven experience in IC package physical design using Cadence Allegro or Mentor Xpedition platforms, with knowledge of diverse package types (SiP, PoP, wirebond) and verification tools (Calibre, CAM350).
  • High-Speed & SI/PI Expertise: Strong understanding of high-speed interface layout constraints (DDR, PCIe) and Signal/Power Integrity (SI/PI) analysis, including experience with simulation tools like HFSS or PowerSI and parasitic extraction (RLGC, S-parameters).
  • Manufacturing & Materials Knowledge: Solid grasp of substrate manufacturing processes, design rules (DRC), design for manufacturability (DFM), and various sophisticated package configurations and assembly technology
  • Automation & Scripting Skills: Familiarity with a Unix/Linux environment and proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Perl, or TCL to automate design tasks and improve workflows.

Skills

Required:Physical package designParasitic extraction and RF/PI analysisHigh-speed interface knowledgeManufacturing & DFMAutomation & scripting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, discounted products and free services, tuition reimbursement for education related to advancing your career at Apple.
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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