Apple
CPU Physical Design Engineer
$150K–$278K
Santa Clara, California · Full-time · Posted Apr 13, 2026
- Experience
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Education
- BS
About the job
Design and deliver CPU block-level physical implementation, driving RTL-to-GDS convergence and meeting performance, power, and area goals.
What you'll do
- Drive RTL-to-GDS convergence using logic synthesis and place-and-route; deliver block-level physical design and close backend flows and electrical requirements.
- Collaborate with CAD, methodology, top-level, and custom IP teams on tool optimization, CPU floorplanning, timing, power, reliability, testability, and memory and standard-cell co-optimization.
- Improve silicon yield and design PPA.
What they ask for
- BS degree.
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Experience in digital circuits, timing/power concepts, and logic design.
- Experience with Perl or TCL.
Nice to have
- Experience with industry-standard logic synthesis, PnR, STA, and power-analysis tools, including floor-planning, pin-placement, and timing budgeting.
- Teamwork, self-motivation, and excellent communication skills.
Pay
$150,400 to $277,600 USD base salary
Tools
Perl, TCL
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