As a GPU Top Level Physical Design engineer in the Silicon Technologies group, you will play a crucial role in designing and manufacturing high-performance, power-efficient GPUs. This position combines strategic engineering with hands-on technical work, focusing on complete chip design from netlist to tapeout. You will collaborate with the front-end team to drive physical aspects early in the design cycle and develop methodologies for best-in-class GPU design. Your work will enable Apple products to perform seamlessly and efficiently, enhancing the user experience for millions.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with ASIC integration including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, and I/O planning.
• Familiarity with hierarchical design approaches and physical convergence.
• Proficiency in Floorplanning tools, P&R flows, and Physical Design Verification Flows.
• Experience integrating IP from both internal and external vendors.

• Implement complete chip design from netlist to tapeout.
• Collaborate with the front-end team to understand RTL and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
• Develop PD guidelines and checklists, drive execution, and supervise progress.
• Communicate and drive the needs of physical design with cross-functional teams.
• Be the focal point for place and route integration at the top level.

• 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.