This role at Apple involves performing physical design implementation of System-On-Chip (SOC) blocks in Austin, Texas. The position requires collaboration with various teams to ensure seamless integration of design elements and to drive methodologies that enhance physical design processes. The focus is on optimizing power, performance, and area while resolving design issues and improving implementation methodologies. Candidates will also engage in analysis tasks to ensure design integrity and quality.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in the job offered or a related occupation.
• Experience utilizing Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools such as Innovus or IC Compiler.
• Understanding and interpreting design constraints for timing convergence and low power verification.
• Experience in synthesis, automated place and route, or verification flows.

• Perform physical design implementation of SOC blocks from netlist to tape-out.
• Collaborate with the FE team to understand chip architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
• Analyze reports and query the design database to identify issues and develop solutions.
• Optimize design for reduced area and power while ensuring timing convergence.
• Perform various analysis tasks such as Static Timing Analysis (STA) and Design Rule Checking (DRC).

• 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.