Apple · 5 days ago
GenAI Physical Synthesis Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is seeking a GenAI Physical Synthesis Engineer to join their Silicon Technologies group. The role focuses on developing AI-powered design automation tools to enhance chip design workflows, leveraging GenAI and agentic technologies.
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Responsibilities
Apply expertise in GenAI, agentic frameworks, and physical synthesis to develop intelligent automation solutions that transform RTL-to-GDS implementation flows
Create AI-powered agents using technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP) that can autonomously optimize physical synthesis processes, predict design challenges, and recommend solutions
Qualification
Required
Experience with GenAI frameworks, large language models, and AI agent development
Experience with industry standard Synthesis tools such as Fusion Compiler or Genus
Scripting skills in TCL, Python, or Perl for EDA tool automation
Minimum requirement of BS + 10 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred
Understanding of physical synthesis concepts and CAD flows
Experience in Python AI/ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers) and MCP or similar agentic frameworks
Experience developing AI agents or autonomous systems for technical domains
Knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and fine-tuning techniques
Experience with agentic AI frameworks beyond MCP (AutoGen, CrewAI, LangChain agents, etc.)
Background in CAD flow or frontend methodology development combined with AI/ML expertise
Experience with Low Power implementation flows (UPF) and AI-driven power optimization
Familiarity with logical equivalence tools (Conformal LEC, Formality) and opportunities for AI enhancement
Knowledge of static timing analysis, place and route tools, and potential AI applications in these domains
Experience with cloud platforms and distributed AI model deployment
Publications or demonstrated expertise in AI applications for EDA or chip design
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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Funding
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CEO
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