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. The team collaborates closely with various engineering teams throughout the chip design cycle to achieve successful tapeout. This highly visible role requires attention to detail and a commitment to crafting technology that enhances user experiences.

• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with physical verification flows such as DRC, LVS, and full-chip integration methodology.
• Knowledge of ESD and macro placement design guidelines.
• Familiarity with digital and analog mixed signal back-end verification checks and methodology.
• 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.
• Tapeout experience with a successful signoff track record.
• Layout design experience is a plus.

• Perform various types of physical verification checks at the chip and block level.
• Collaborate with CAD and 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.

• 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.