The Physical Design Engineer at Apple will work on innovative PHY design efforts, collaborating with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams. This role focuses on delivering high-performance PHY designs that will impact millions of customers. The engineer will contribute to all phases of physical design from RTL to GDSII delivery. This position requires a forward-thinking individual who thrives on solving complex challenges.

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical 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 industry standard Physical Design & Synthesis tools.
• Understanding of scripting languages such as Perl/Tcl.
• Solid understanding of Extraction and STA methodology and tools.
• Understanding of Physical Design Verification methodology.

• Contribute to all phases of physical design from RTL to GDSII.
• Work closely with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams.
• Perform physical designs of outstanding PHY design.
• Implement Power-grid and Clock specifications.
• Debug LVS/DRC issues at chip/block level.

• 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.