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Apple GPU Physical Design Engineer STA/Timing 
United States, Texas, Austin 
146628173

21.12.2024
Description
In this role you will: - Identify dependencies and roadblocks for different STA items very early on and ensure a smooth execution of timing closure.- Participate in analysis leading to the definition of next generation products.- Setting up all DFT modes and making sure all test features are properly timed.- Assemble the top level design for STA ensuring accurate analysis by reviewing all the logs and reports.- Run ECO flows on the design and responsible for close timing.- Drive and support tapeout activities by running a full suite of signoff checks to ensure a high quality silicon for manufacture.- Work with CAD and Vendors to constantly improve the flow and bring in groundbreaking features to the analysis flows.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering + 10 years relevant experience.
  • Experience in STA and leading timing closure efforts.
  • Experience with STA concepts such as cross-talk, OCV, noise, etc.
  • Experience with scripting languages like TCL, Python, Perl, shell scripting etc.
  • Experience working with EDA tools and exposure to their APIs.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Masters degree preferred.
  • A good track record for driving timing closure experience.
  • Able to constraint the design for different modes of timing closure by working with IP, RTL, DFT teams.
  • Able to independently work with other functional teams and make the right decisions to help timing closure.
  • Experience working with post silicon debug and timing correlation.
  • Able to contribute for improving PPA of the product.
  • Experience in setting up freq. targets for future generations, experience working with new process technology enablement.
Additional Requirements
  • 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.