Apple's Silicon Engineering Group is seeking a CPU Physical Design Engineer to contribute to the design and optimization of CPU block-level physical design. This role involves driving RTL-to-GDS design convergence and ensuring the delivery of block-level physical design while meeting ambitious performance, power, and area goals. The engineer will collaborate with various teams to enhance design methodologies and improve silicon yield. A strong background in digital circuits and physical design techniques is essential for success in this position.

• Minimum BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience in logic design and digital circuits
• Experience with Perl or TCL
• Knowledge in deep sub-micron technology and its implications to timing, power, and area
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious PPA goals
• Be responsible for block-level physical design delivery along with closure of backend flows and electrical requirements
• Work closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on industry-standard synthesis and PNR tool features and optimizations
• Collaborate with cross-functional top-level teams on CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability aspects
• Work closely with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros and library standard cells to improve design PPA

• 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.