EMPLOYER: APPLE INC

JOB TITLE: Physical Design Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION: APPLE INC has the following available for Physical Design Engineer (REQ# 200685390) in Cupertino, California and various unanticipated locations throughout the USA. Collaborate with the package and floorplan teams on pad ring, bump, and RDL designs; Perform various types of physical verification checks (LVS, DRC, design-for-manufacturing & design-for-yield, and lithography) at the chip and block level; Interface with the CAD/Technology teams for flow bring up and validation; Collaborate with the implementation team during the entire chip design cycle to drive signoff closure for tape out; Support schedules and cross-functional engineering effort; Work with FE team to understand chip architecture and drive physical verification aspects early in design cycle. Configure, review, and provide timely feedback on full chip DRC, LVS, PERC and other full chip physical verification analysis; Work with physical design team, drive methodologies and "best known methods" to streamline physical design work, come up with guidelines and checklists, drive execution, and track progress while offering physical verification support; Support partition owners with PnR activities, set goals, plan short and long-term work, understand dependencies between different domains like top, STA, block PnR; and Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.

APPLY: Submit resume online at https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/details/200685390.

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 $150,400 - $225,300/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.

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Posted: 10/12/2026