Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer at Apple

Cupertino, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Tcl, Python, Perl, Synthesis Tools, CAD Tools, Implementation Flows, PNR, STA Sign-off, Power Analysis, Extraction, Optimization, EDA Vendors, Automation, Methodologies, Custom Solutions, Validation Flows

Industry

Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Do you want to directly impact the performance of every iPhone, iPad, and Mac? You'll push the boundaries of physical synthesis for Apple's cutting-edge processors, solving problems that determine whether our next-generation CPUs, GPUs, and NPUs can deliver breakthrough performance while maintaining industry-leading power efficiency. DESCRIPTION You'll own the synthesis challenges that matter most to Apple Silicon. You will apply your hands-on skills in developing, improving and supporting the implementation flow from RTL through GDS signoff. You will be directly responsible to improve physical synthesis techniques through innovative scripts, flows and automation. As the synthesis and flow expert, you'll partner closely with design teams to define what works best for their specific challenges. You'll develop the methodologies, tools, and optimized flows that enable design teams to achieve breakthrough PPA results. You'll push beyond conventional synthesis limits - developing innovative techniques and proving their effectiveness by running full validation flows from RTL through place-and-route and timing signoff to show actual PPA improvements. Your optimizations will directly translate to faster, more efficient Apple devices. You'll work directly with EDA vendors to shape tool roadmaps, build custom solutions for problems that push beyond industry standards, and see your work ship in millions of devices. MINIMUM 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 + 10 years of relevant industry experience PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 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

Responsibilities

You will own the synthesis challenges that matter most to Apple Silicon, applying your skills to improve physical synthesis techniques. You'll partner closely with design teams to develop methodologies and tools that enable breakthrough performance and efficiency.