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In this highly visible role, you will work with a team environment responsible completing partition place and route from netlist to tapeout including automation tasks for Apple SOC!

Description
• Experience with automation for Physical Design, for block execution and experience in automation using TCL and/or Python
• Work multi-functionally with CAD/Physical Verification/Electrical analysis and PnrR Teams to ensure strong and drc clean power grid
• Develop features and methodology solutions to be used by wide range of SOC partitions
• Collaborate with technology teams for node evaluations, global PD engineers, and physical verification and electrical analysis teams
• Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution

Preferred Qualifications

Familiar with automation for Physical Design, block level execution.

Experience of cross-functional collaboration with CAD/Physical Verification/Electrical analysis and PNR Teams to ensure electrically robust power grid.

Experience with latest technology nodes tapeout is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience

Experience with block level Physical Design Implementation (Netlist to GDS)

Scripting skills, ability to write maintainable and reusable scripts/programs of medium complexity in suitable languages (TCL/Python)

Understanding of industry standard tools for PNR, Voltage Drop Analysis, STA & Layout Verification

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $150,400 and $277,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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