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Apple GPU Physical Design Engineer STA/Timing 
United States, Texas, Austin 
73385958

13.06.2024
Description
- 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.
Key Qualifications
  • We are looking for candidates with 10+ years of hands-on experience in STA and timing closure, including:
  • Able to lead STA efforts by working with multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Drive to identify different things that can affect timing closure and be proactive to develop solutions.
  • Familiar with STA concepts and good understanding of cross-talk, OCV, noise, etc.
  • Experience with analysis of large volume data, identifying and driving fixes, generating and providing ECOs for timing closure.
  • General knowledge in one or more multi-functional areas like DFT, synthesis, PD, clocking is preferable.
  • Be a strong teammate, good communicator and able to work with others driving timing closure and influencing the best design practices to improve efficiency.
  • Have programming skills with TCL and Primetime APIs. Exposure to Python/Perl would be added advantage.
  • STA lead experience would be an added advantage.
Education & Experience
We are looking for candidates with BS + 10 years of relevant experience.
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.