Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer jobs in United States
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Apple · 5 months ago

Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer

positionAustin, Texas, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company that designs and manufactures next-generation processors and systems-on-chip. The Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer will be responsible for developing and improving physical synthesis techniques, supporting multiple design teams, and integrating solutions across various flows.

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Responsibilities

Develop and improve existing flows for Physical Synthesis, LEC and DFT Implementation
Support multiple design teams and work with cross functional teams to integrate solutions in different flows
Work with cross-functional teams to solve key physical synthesis challenges
Developing innovative solutions in physical synthesis space
Developing and maintaining custom CAD tools for synthesis and DFT implementation
Working with tool vendors to resolve tool/flow issues

Qualification

Physical SynthesisTCL scriptingPython scriptingSynthesis toolsCAD ToolsLow Power implementationPerl scriptingDFT ImplementationCross-functional collaboration

Required

Experience with TCL, Python or Perl scripting languages
Experience with industry standard Synthesis tools such as Fusion Compiler or Genus
Experience working with CAD Tools & flow
Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience

Preferred

Experience in CAD flow or FE methodology development
Experience with Low Power implementation flows (UPF) is a plus
Experience with logical equivalence tools such as Conformal LEC and/or Formality is a plus
Experience in linting, static timing analysis, low power checks (UPF) or place and route tools is a plus
Proficiency with TCL, Python or Perl scripting languages strongly preferred

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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