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Apple · 15 hours ago

Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer

positionAustin, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$127K/yr - $191K/yr

Apple is a leading technology company seeking a Physical Synthesis CAD Engineer to impact the performance of their devices. The role involves developing and improving physical synthesis techniques for Apple Silicon, collaborating with design teams to optimize methodologies and flows, and working with EDA vendors to enhance tool development.

AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
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Responsibilities

Develop breakthrough physical synthesis techniques and validate them with full implementation flows (PNR, STA, power analysis)
Apply advanced RTL optimization techniques to achieve substantial improvements in performance, power, and area (PPA)
Partner with design teams to define optimal methodologies and flows, enabling them to achieve superior PPA results
Create custom tools and ML-based methodologies for today's most challenging high-performance, low-power design problems
Drive synthesis innovation that enables Apple's next-generation processor architectures
Influence EDA vendor tool development by solving the hardest problems
Deploy solutions across multiple critical Apple Silicon projects

Qualification

Physical synthesis techniquesRTL optimizationSynthesis toolsTCL scriptingPython scriptingPerl scriptingCAD flow developmentLow power implementationLogical equivalence toolsStatic timing analysisSoft skills

Required

Experience with TCL, Python or Perl scripting languages
Minimum requirement of BS

Preferred

Experience with industry standard Synthesis tools such as Fusion Compiler or Genus
Experience working with CAD Tools & flow
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

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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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
web-link
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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2023 (3939)
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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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