GPU Physical Design Engineer
Core
Design and manufacture next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient GPUs for Apple devices, implementing complete chip design from RTL to tapeout.
Role type
Senior IC physical design engineer (GPU)
Builds
High-performance GPU chips for Apple products
Domain
Semiconductor / GPU / ASIC
Required skills
floorplanning, place and route, static timing analysis, physical design verification, large chip integration (>20M gates), multi-voltage design, power gating, hierarchical design, IP integration, DFM, thermal management
Preferred skills
synthesis, DFT insertion, clock and power distribution, timing signoff, electrical signoff, top-down design, budgeting, physical convergence
Technologies
RTL, tapeout, multi-Vt strategies, new technology nodes
Responsibilities
Drive physical design construction and optimization recipes for PPA; collaborate with FE teams on architecture and early RTL feedback; lead and resolve physical design flow issues; supervise place and route engineers and set goals; drive methodologies and guidelines for PD work.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
