In this role at Apple, you will be responsible for the physical implementation of design partitions for a complex SOC using innovative process technology. You will collaborate closely with the logic design team to ensure that physical aspects are addressed early in the design cycle. The position requires a strong focus on timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving signoff closure. Your contributions will help deliver groundbreaking Apple products while adhering to stringent design goals and schedules.

• Minimum BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with partition level P&R implementation including floorplanning, clock and power distribution
• Experience with physical design construction and analysis flows and methodology
• Ability to adhere to stringent schedule and die size requirements
• Experience with large SOC designs greater than 20M gates with frequencies in excess of 1GHz
• Experience with sub 10nm tech nodes
• Experience with industry standard tools and understanding their capabilities and underlying algorithms
• Strong communication skills

• Work with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle
• Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals
• Perform timing, physical and electrical verification, and drive signoff closure for the partitions
• Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution

• 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.