This role is part of Apple's Silicon Technologies group, focusing on the design and manufacturing of next-generation, 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. The team collaborates closely with CAD/Technology teams and the implementation team throughout the chip design cycle. This role is crucial for driving signoff closure for tapeout and involves working on various design aspects.

• BS degree with 0 years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with physical verification flows such as DRC, LVS, and layout integration methodology.
• Understanding of RTL to GDS physical design flow.
• Scripting skills to debug flow-related issues and make enhancements as appropriate.
• Experience with industry standard tools used for physical verification such as Mentor Calibre and Synopsys ICV.
• Layout design background and experience is a plus.

• Perform various types of physical verification checks such as LVS, DRC, design-for-manufacturing, and design-for-yield.
• Collaborate with the CAD/Technology teams for flow bring up and validation.
• Work directly with the implementation team during the entire chip design cycle to drive signoff closure for tapeout.
• Lead schedules and support cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Work on padring, bump, RDL design, and collaborate with the package and floorplan teams.

• 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.