Description

Description Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort, collaborating with all fields, playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas, as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group, you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout, including the following: - Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies. - Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers. - Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed. - Working with the circuit design team to plan, schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. - Interpretation of LVS, DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. - Exceed engineering specifications and expectations. - Use advanced CAD tools, mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.

Minimum Qualifications

Key Qualifications

We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits used in high performance microprocessors.
Experience designing low noise, low power datapaths, SRAM, Register files layout structures, etc.
High level proficiency in layout floorplanning, standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
Good understanding of issues with RC delay, electromigration, self heating and cross capacitance.
Recognize failure prone circuit and layout structures, dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC, ERC, LVS, etc. reports.
Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools.
Scripting skills in CSH, PERL or SKILL are considered a plus, but not required.
Experience in layout automation is considered a plus, but not required.
Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus, but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

Education & Experience BS degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience

Additional Requirements

Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants

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 $157,000 and $278,900, 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.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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Digital Layout Design Engineer

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