The Physical Design Engineer at Apple will work on innovative PHY design efforts, collaborating with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams. This role focuses on delivering high-performance PHY designs that will enhance the user experience for millions of customers. The engineer will be involved in all phases of physical design, from RTL to GDSII delivery, ensuring that designs meet stringent timing, area, and power constraints. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology in a dynamic team environment.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering is preferred.
• 10 years of experience in Physical Design is preferred.
• Deep design experience in high PHY and/or SOC designs.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and practices in Physical Design.
• Knowledge of HDL languages like Verilog.

• Generate block/chip level static timing constraints.
• Build full chip floor-plan including pin placement, partitions, and power grid.
• Develop and validate high performance low power clock network guidelines.
• Perform block level place and route and close the design to meet timing, area, and power constraints.
• Generate and implement ECOs to fix timing, noise, and EM IR violations.
• Run Physical Design verification flow at chip/block level and provide guidelines to fix LVS/DRC violations.
• Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies for correct by construction designs.
• Assist in flow development for chip integration.

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.