Apple · 8 hours ago
CAD Engineer - Timing for Gate-Level Flows u0026 Methodologies
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. The role involves developing and enhancing gate-level static timing analysis flows for Apple silicon designs, ensuring efficient and high-performance processor design. The successful candidate will work closely with design teams and EDA vendors to address timing challenges and improve methodologies.
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Responsibilities
Develop, maintain, and enhance existing gate-level STA flows for Apple silicon designs
Work with design teams to understand and debug issues related to constraints, flow scripts, and timing closure
Facilitate and drive STA methodology changes to improve overall STA flows as it relates to efficiency/productivity and silicon timing correlation
Develop and maintain scripts and methods for timing analysis and power reduction
Develop and support methodologies, tools, and flows used in the verification of timing constraints, drive best practices across design teams
Analysis of timing paths to identify key issues, including post-silicon timing debug
Work closely with EDA vendors to develop and incorporate new capabilities to solve technical problems
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirement of BS and 10 years of relevant industry experience
Preferred
Expert power user of static timing analysis tools and flows
Advanced programming skills with Python and Tcl or other high level programming languages
Proven track record of development and deployment of complex CAD flows and automation
Familiar with STA of large high-performance SoC designs in deep sub-micron technologies
Deep understanding of noise, cross-talk, variation, margins, and timing models
Knowledge of timing/SDC constraints, hands on experience in creation and validation of constraints
Excellent communicator who can accurately assess and describe issues to management as well as follow solutions through to completion
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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10001+ employees
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