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Digital Layout Design Engineer

Apple

Location

USA (Multiple Locations)

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/5/2026

Compensation

Not listed

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Job description

This role is for a Digital Layout Designer within Apple's Digital Design Engineering group, focusing on creating custom digital macros and libraries for state-of-the-art ASICs. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment that encourages collaboration with various engineering teams. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality layouts while integrating innovative ideas and solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design of products that enhance customer experiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study
  • 3 years of relevant experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits
  • High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning, and hierarchical layout assembly
  • Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self-heating, and cross capacitance
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multi-functional teams
  • Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools

Responsibilities

  • Design complex custom layouts for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies
  • Review and analyze floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers
  • Run a complete set of layout design verification tools on megacells
  • Work with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work, and negotiate layout tradeoffs
  • Interpret LVS, DRC, and ERC reports to optimize layout completion
  • Exceed engineering specifications and expectations
  • Use advanced CAD tools and mask design knowledge for layout corrections

Benefits

  • 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.

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