In this role within the Silicon Engineering group, you will focus on timing closure for complex GPU designs that are integral to Apple products. You will collaborate with various teams including Architecture, RTL, and Physical Design to ensure optimal design practices. The position offers exposure to the entire product development lifecycle, from concept to post-silicon validation. Your work will directly impact the performance and efficiency of next-generation processors.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering is required.
• Experience or coursework in physical design, synthesis, DFT, or clocking is necessary.
• Familiarity with digital logic design, RTL, DV testing, CMOS transistor logics, or VLSI concepts is required.
• Experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl, or shell scripting is needed.
• A Master's degree is preferred.
• An internship or prior work experience in timing closure or physical design is required.
• Experience working with EDA tools and exposure to their APIs is necessary.
• Exposure to advanced concepts like XALK, POCVM, or ETMs is preferred.
• Experience in analyzing large volumes of data and generating ECOs is required.

• Interact with RTL and architecture teams to understand physical design constraints related to timing.
• Partner with Synthesis and Physical Design teams to implement optimized designs for power, performance, and timing.
• Set up all DFT modes and ensure all test features are properly timed.
• Assemble the top-level design for STA and review logs and reports for accurate analysis.
• Create and maintain scripts and automation for high-quality STA reports.
• Run ECO flows on the design and be responsible for timing closure.
• Support tapeout activities by running a full suite of signoff checks.
• Work with CAD and vendors to improve the flow and introduce groundbreaking features.

• 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.