SoC Physical Design Engineer, STA/Timing

SoC Physical Design Engineer, STA/Timing Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product. In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC using state of the art process technology. Description Work with design teams to understand and debug constraints and facilitate logic changes to improve timing. Work with the Physical Design team, highlighting issues and best practices. Help create timing ECO’s for project tapeout. Create and maintain scripts and methodologies for analysis and runs. Create documentation and help with guidelines/specs. Deep analysis of timing paths to identify key issues. Implement timing infrastructure. Minimum Qualifications Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience. Experience with large design STA and Timing Closure. Programming skills with Perl and TCL. Preferred Qualifications Hands‑on experience in STA. Familiar with important aspects of timing of large high‑performance SoC designs in sub‑micron technologies. Proficient in STA and methodologies for timing closure and have a fundamental understanding of noise, crosstalk, and OCV effects, among others. Familiar with circuit modeling, including SPICE models, and worst‑case corner selection. Familiar with ECO techniques and implementation. Good communicator who can accurately describe issues and follow them through to completion. Compensation and Benefits Base pay is determined within a range of $147,400 to $272,100, based on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation assistance. Apple employees can participate in discretionary employee stock programs, purchase Apple stock at a discount, and receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, various discounts and free services. Educational expenses—including tuition—may be reimbursed for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple. Benefits and compensation subject to eligibility requirements and terms of the applicable plan. Equal Opportunity Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr