The GPU Top Level Physical Design engineer will be part of the Silicon Technologies group, focusing on designing and manufacturing high-performance, power-efficient GPUs. This role combines strategic engineering with hands-on technical work, requiring collaboration with cross-functional teams to drive physical design aspects early in the design cycle. The engineer will develop methodologies and guidelines to ensure best-in-class GPU design while managing large chip integration. The position demands a strong understanding of physical design and the ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with ASIC integration including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, and I/O planning
• Proficiency with floorplanning tools and P&R flows, specifically Cadence or Synopsys
• Experience with hierarchical design approaches and physical convergence
• Familiarity with integrating IP from internal and external vendors
• Knowledge of physical design topics including multiple voltage and clock domains and ESD solutions
• Experience with large subsystem designs exceeding 20 million gates and frequencies over 1GHz
• Understanding of process-related design issues such as Design for Yield and Manufacturability

• 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 to drive execution and supervise progress
• Act as the focal point for place and route integration at the top level
• Communicate and drive the needs of physical design with cross-functional teams
• Drive innovation with the physical design team to develop best-known methods for GPU design

• 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.