Apple · 7 hours ago
GPU Top Level Physical Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$147K/yr - $272K/yr
3+ years expApple is seeking a GPU Top Level Physical Design Engineer to join their Silicon Technologies group, where you will help design and manufacture next-generation GPUs. This role involves implementing complete chip design from netlist to tapeout, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and driving innovation in physical design methodologies.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with FE team to understand RTL and drive physical aspects early in design cycle
Drive innovation with the physical design team, developing methodologies and 'best known methods' for GPU design
Develop PD guidelines and checklists, drive execution, and supervise progress
Be the focal point for place and route integration at the top level
Communicate and drive the needs of PD with cross-functional teams to achieve back-end design goals
Qualification
Required
BS + 3 years of relevant experience
Experience with ASIC integration including one or more of the following: Floorplanning, Clock and Power distribution, global signal planning, I/O planning or hard IP integration
Experience with one or more of the following: hierarchical design approach, top-down design, budgeting, timing or physical convergence
Experience with Floorplanning tools, P&R flows, global timing verification and Physical Design Verification Flows is required
Preferred
Experience integrating IP from both internal and external vendors and be able to specify and drive IP requirements in the physical domain
Experience with Physical Design topics: multiple voltage and clock domains, ESD solutions, and mixed signal block integration
Experience with large subsystem designs (>20M gates) with frequencies in excess of 1GHz applying brand new technologies
Familiar with various process related design issues including Design for Yield and Manufacturability, multi Vt strategies and thermal Mgt
Proven track record in solving complex PD and cross functional problems, driving results directly and or directing a team of engineers to innovate and execute on world class designs
Understanding of GPU architecture and design units
Experience with Floorplanning tools, P&R flows, global timing verification and Physical Design Verification Flows is required
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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