In this role at Apple, you will be responsible for the physical implementation of design partitions for a highly complex System on Chip (SoC) using advanced process technology. You will work closely with design teams to debug constraints and facilitate logic changes to enhance timing. The position requires a strong focus on timing analysis and the creation of documentation and guidelines. Your contributions will help ensure the successful tapeout of groundbreaking Apple products.

• Minimum BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Strong programming skills with TCL
• Experience with large design Static Timing Analysis (STA) and/or Timing Closure
• Experience with timing of large high-performance SoC designs in sub-micron technologies
• Deep understanding of noise, crosstalk, OCV, and other timing modeling effects
• Knowledge of circuit modeling including timing models and SPICE simulation
• Experience in ECO techniques and implementation
• Experience with other scripting languages such as Perl or Python
• Good communication skills to describe issues and propose solutions

• Work with design teams to understand and debug constraints and facilitate logic changes to improve timing
• Collaborate with the Physical Design team to highlight issues and best practices
• Help create timing ECOs for project tapeout
• Create and maintain scripts and methodologies for analysis and runs
• Create documentation and assist with guidelines and specifications
• Conduct deep analysis of timing paths to identify key issues
• Implement timing infrastructure

• 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.