EMPLOYER: APPLE INC

JOB TITLE: Physical Design Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: APPLE INC has the following available for Physical Design Engineer (REQ# 200686826) in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Collaborate with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle. Complete the net list to GDS2 implementation for partition(s), meeting schedule and design goals. Perform timing, physical, and electrical verification, and driving signoff closure for the partitions. Generate and implement ECOs to rectify timing, noise, and EM IR violations. Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, while identifying potential solutions and driving execution. Drive optimization of PnR partitions to achieve the best Power/Performance/Area. Streamline the timing signoff criteria, timing analysis methodologies, and flows (critical path spice simulation), and develop/enhance auto ECO generation scripts for timing closure. Responsible for hands-on physical implementation and timing closure of core platforms and Socs.

APPLY: Submit resume online at https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200686826.

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 $174,149 - $194,700/yr. 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: https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html.

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 EOE. AA-Disability/Vets

Posted: 10/12/2026