This role involves working with the logic design team at Apple to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle. The focus is on completing netlist to GDS2 implementation for partitions while meeting schedule and design goals. The position requires performing timing, physical, and electrical verification, as well as resolving design and flow issues related to physical design. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative products in a collaborative environment.

• Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge and implementation design with Innovus and Fusion Compiler APR tools.
• Experience in tuning flows/methodologies to improve power, performance, and area of designs.
• Proficiency in static timing analysis and timing convergence techniques.
• Experience with IR/IVD analysis and violation fix techniques.
• Skills in LVC/DRC debug and fix.
• Experience in physical design on technology nodes 7nm and beyond.
• Knowledge of modern CMOS technology and fabrication basics.
• Experience in blocking level design including floorplan, placement, clock tree synthesis, routing, and ECO steps.
• Familiarity with lowering power design techniques including clock gating and power gating.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Tcl, Perl, and Python for automation.
• Understanding of top-down and bottom-up design approaches.

• Work with the logic design team to understand partition architecture.
• Drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
• Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partitions.
• Perform timing, physical, and electrical verification.
• Drive signoff closure for the partitions.
• Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design.
• Identify potential solutions 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.