Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
Core
Developing flows, tools, and methodologies for next-generation high-performance, power-efficient SoCs (CPU, GPU, Analog/Mixed Signal) to enable Apple products.
Role type
Senior IC Physical Design Methodology CAD Engineer
Builds
Implementation flows, custom CAD tools, and GenAI applications for design teams
Domain
Semiconductor / SoC Physical Design
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
CAD flow development, Physical Design methodology, Tcl/Python/Perl scripting, GenAI application development, PPA optimization, EDA tool integration
Preferred skills
PNR tools expertise, Physical Design analysis (extraction, timing, noise, verification, EMIR), High performance/low power implementation flows
Technologies
Tcl, Python, Perl, GenAI tools, EDA tools
Responsibilities
Develop innovative solutions in physical design and optimization; Create flows for new technology node deployment; Collaborate with verification, RC extraction, IR, and STA teams; Work with EDA vendors to resolve tool issues
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
