This role is for a Digital Layout Designer within Apple's Digital Design Engineering group, focusing on creating custom digital macros and libraries for state-of-the-art ASICs. The position involves working in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for collaboration across various engineering disciplines. The designer will play a strategic role in the SOC design effort, ensuring high-quality layouts that meet engineering specifications. Candidates will have the chance to innovate and integrate new ideas while working closely with a dedicated team of engineers.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study plus 10 years of relevant experience
• Experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits
• High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning, and hierarchical layout assembly
• Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self-heating, and cross capacitance
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with multi-functional teams
• Great skills in interpreting CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports
• Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools

• Design complex custom layouts for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies
• Review and analyze floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers
• Run a complete set of layout design verification tools on megacells
• Work with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work, and negotiate layout tradeoffs
• Interpret LVS, DRC, and ERC reports to efficiently complete layouts
• Exceed engineering specifications and expectations
• Use advanced CAD tools and mask design knowledge for layout corrections

• 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.