This role is for a Standard Cell Design Methodology and Flow Engineer within a world-class Digital Design Engineering group. The position focuses on processor design efforts, working closely with custom digital circuits and library development. The engineer will play a critical role in delivering quality products to market quickly while integrating new insights and collaborating with a talented team. The work involves applying engineering fundamentals to create innovative solutions in deep submicron technologies.

• BS degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience
• At least 5+ years in Library Characterization, Timing/Power/CCS Noise/Variation Modeling, and related areas
• Experience with timing modeling of large custom macros and complex sequential flops
• Knowledge of Design For Test concepts and writing DFT friendly RTL
• Proficiency in data analysis and machine learning techniques for circuit trend analysis
• Flow automation skills in standard cells development using Python, TCL, or Perl
• Familiarity with foundry ecosystem and benchmarking practices

• Interface with the internal CAD team for planning production flows and collaborate with foundry on PDK requirements
• Work with the technology team on new process requirements and enable relevant tools and flows with the design/CAD team
• Implement sophisticated digital blocks in Verilog/SystemVerilog and run simulations or formal checks for verification
• Use data analysis techniques and machine learning models to study circuit trends in timing, power, and area
• Detect quality issues in large datasets through analysis and automation

• 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.