CPU Physical Design and Integration Engineer

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In this highly visible role, you will be at the center of a processor design effort collaborating across domains, with a critical impact on getting functional products to millions of customers quickly.

Description

As a CPU Physical Design and Integration Engineer, you will be participating in the physical design, integration, and verification of high performance, low power processor development.

Full chip floorplan, area optimizations, block partitioning and pin placements

Own chip level place and route (PnR), final CPU layout database construction, and verification (PDV)

Evaluate route ability, power grid and technology bring up

Drive custom layout integration and IPs for CPU

Work with the Implementation/CAD teams during the entire chip design cycle to drive signoff closure for tapeout

Work with the SOC team to meet IP technical and delivery requirements

Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies

Participate in flow development for chip integration and analysis

Scripting to automate tasks and improve debug efficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of industry standard place and route tools and practices in physical design, including floor planning

Experience in physical construction, integration, PDV, DRC/LVS verification

Experience in partitioning, budgeting, pin planning

Working knowledge of Python

Solid understanding of CMOS circuit design

Working knowledge of clock design and physical implementation of custom clocks

Layout design background is a plus

Working knowledge of extraction, STA, EMIR methodology, and tools

Ability to work well in a team, being an excellent problem solver, and self-motivated

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience with place and route and physical verification

Experience with a scripting language such as Perl or Tcl

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $147,400 and $272,100, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

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