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Apple Timing Design Engineer 
United States, California, Cupertino 
785034232

01.06.2024
Description
As a Timing Design engineer you will be involved with all phases of physical design of high performance PHY design from RTL to delivery of our final GDSII. Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:Generate block level static timing constraints. Close timing on critical blocks by working with RTL, PD teams. Develop and validate high performance low power clock network guidelines. Perform Timing optimization and validate the design for functionality. Generate and Implement ECOs to fix timing etc. Run Timing verification flow at chip/block level and provide guidelines to fix violations to other designers and/or perform the fixes. Participate in establishing CAD and physical design methodologies for correct by construction designs. Assist in flow development for chip integration.
Key Qualifications
  • The ideal candidate should have some prior experience in Physical Design on high PHY and/or SOC designs.
  • Relevant knowledge about industry standards and practices in Timing closures, Physical Design, including Physically aware synthesis, Floor-planning, and Place & Route
  • Relevant experience in developing and implementing STA constraints
  • Solid Understanding of all aspects of Timing flow, Physical construction, Integration and Physical Verification
  • Working Knowledge of Basic SoC Architecture and HDL languages like Verilog to be able with logic design team for timing fixes
  • Power user of industry standard Timing, Physical Design & Synthesis tools
  • Solid Understanding of scripting languages such as Perl/Tcl
Education & Experience
BS degree in technical discipline with minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
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 $138,900 and $256,500, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.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.