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Apple Circuit Design Engineer - Library 
Germany, Bavaria, Munich 
770444245

19.09.2024
Description
As a Circuit Design Engineer for the custom circuits team, you will perform the following: - Work on library architecture discussion & optimization effort to improve overall Library PPA. - Drive layout optimization effort by identifying & reducing parasitics to push circuit PPA. - Work on Library PPA for different technology, architecture, PDK releases. - Develop standard cell circuits that push design PPA. - Work on PNR block to validate the IP in testchips & benchmark new tech/PDK libraries. - Work on Library Characterization (Timing/Power/Variation/etc) for all libraries. - Engage with CPU, SOC and GPU teams on physical design requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Strong understanding of Digital circuits & optimization for better PPA.
  • Hands-on experience running SPICE simulations and high sigma variation analysis.
  • Experience in Circuit design of high-performance flip flops, level shifters, retention flops and other complex circuits is a plus.
  • Great teammate with good communication and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Good layout design knowledge & parasitic optimization in various types of layouts.
  • Experience in RTL2GDSII flow and/or Static Timing Analysis (STA) is a plus.
  • Knowledge of deep submicron process issues & Finfet Technologies is a plus.
  • Understanding of Timing characterization & modeling of Standard cell circuits is a plus.
  • Strong proficiency in scripting languages like Perl, Python, and Tcl.