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SoC Physical Design Methodology Engineer

Apple

Location

Beaverton, OR, San Jose, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

5/29/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
👑 Elite sponsor

Job description

This role is part of Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on the design and manufacture of high-performance, power-efficient processors and system-on-chip (SoC). The position involves physical verification of SoCs, ensuring that Apple products can efficiently handle complex tasks. You will collaborate with various teams throughout the chip design cycle to drive signoff closure for tapeout. This highly visible role requires attention to detail and a commitment to crafting technology that enhances user experiences.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience with physical verification flows such as DRC/LVS/ANT/HVDRC signoff flows.
  • Knowledge of ASIC physical design and physical verification checks.
  • Scripting skills in Perl, Python, or Tcl for debugging and automation.
  • Experience with industry-standard tools for physical verification such as Mentor Calibre and Synopsys ICV.

Responsibilities

  • Perform various types of physical verification checks at the chip and block level.
  • Collaborate with CAD/Technology teams for flow bring up and validation.
  • Work directly with the implementation team during the entire chip design cycle.
  • Lead schedules and support cross-functional engineering efforts.
  • Work on padring, bump, RDL design, and collaborate with package and floorplan teams.

Benefits

  • 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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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