Apple is seeking a dedicated Physical Design Engineer to join their innovative team. This role focuses on crafting high-performance PHY designs, collaborating closely with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams. The engineer will play a crucial role in the physical design process from RTL to GDSII delivery. The position offers the opportunity to impact products that enhance the lives of millions of customers.

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Physical Design engineering.
• Deep design experience in high PHY and/or SOC designs.
• Knowledge of industry standards and practices in Physical Design.
• Experience in developing and implementing Power-grid and Clock specifications.
• Strong understanding of Physical construction, Integration, and Physical Verification.
• Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl/Tcl.
• Understanding of Extraction and STA methodology and tools.
• Knowledge of Physical Design Verification methodology.

• Contribute to all phases of physical design for high-performance PHY designs.
• Work collaboratively with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams.
• Perform physical designs of outstanding PHY design.
• Debug LVS/DRC issues at the chip/block level.
• Ensure the delivery of final GDSII.

• 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.