In this highly visible role at Apple, you will be responsible for implementing complete chip design from netlist to tapeout. You will work closely with the front-end team to understand chip architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle. The position requires collaboration with the physical design team to streamline methodologies and track progress. Your expertise will be critical in resolving design issues and driving execution across various domains.

• Minimum BS degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
• Familiarity with ASIC integration aspects including floorplanning, clock and power distribution, and hard IP integration
• Experience with typical SoC issues such as multiple voltage and clock domains and mixed signal block integration
• Detailed understanding of database management issues
• Experience with large SoC designs greater than 20M gates using innovative sub 45nm technologies

• Implement complete chip design from netlist to tapeout
• Collaborate with the front-end team to understand chip architecture
• Drive methodologies and best practices for physical design work
• Act as a focal point for place and route, setting goals and milestones
• Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design and drive execution

• 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.