Apple

Apple

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SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

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Posted Aug 8, 2026

Role at a glance

Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Work arrangement
On-site
Employment
Internship
Experience
0+ years experience
Education
Minimum BS Degree

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Role Summary

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This Physical Design role is responsible for the physical implementation of design partitions for complex SOCs, from netlist to tapeout, using innovative process technology. The role collaborates with architecture, CAD, timing, and logic design teams to deliver physical design results and signoff closure.

What You'll Do

  • Work with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
  • Complete netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals.
  • Perform timing, physical, and electrical verification and drive signoff closure for the partitions.
  • Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.

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Qualifications

Minimum BS Degree with 0+ years experience; Basic understanding of logic gates.

Required

  • Basic understanding of logic gates.

Preferred

  • Previous internship/co-op, project work or relevant coursework in computer architecture, VLSI, design, logic design, or circuit design.
  • Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields.
  • Experience with Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, TCL and/or SPICE.

Original job description

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Summary

Imagine what you could do here! At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hardworking people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product!

In this visible role, you will be directly responsible for the physical implementation of design partition(s) (from netlist to tapeout) for a highly complex SOC applying innovative process technology.

Description

In Physical Design, you will be at the center of design effort collaborating with architecture, CAD, timing and logic design teams, with a critical impact on delivering best in class designs Knowledge of basic chip architecture, back end chip design flow, physical synthesis, floor-planning, place and route (PnR), power grid, timing (STA), physical design verification (DRC/LVS), EMIR (Redhawk/Totem/Voltus). Responsibilities would include:
- Working with the logic design team to understand partition architecture and drive physical aspects early in the design cycle.
- Completing netlist to GDS2 implementation for partition(s) meeting schedule and design goals.
- Timing, physical and electrical verification, and driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
- Resolve and improve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions, and drive execution.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum BS Degree with 0+ years experience
Basic understanding of logic gates.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous internship/co-op, project work or relevant coursework in computer architecture, VLSI, design, logic design, or circuit design.
Strong teamwork skills with the ability to collaborate with multiple functional teams across a variety of fields.
Experience with Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, TCL and/or SPICE.

Application Deadline

Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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About the company

Apple

Large Enterprise

Apple Inc. is a global technology company known for its innovative products and services, including the iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch. Founded in 1976, Apple has continuously pushed the boundaries of design and functionality, earning a reputation for high-quality consumer electronics and software solutions like iOS and macOS. With a strong commitment to user experience and privacy, Apple also leads in digital services, offering platforms such as the App Store, Apple Music, and iCloud. The company's focus on sustainability and corporate responsibility further enhances its standing as a leader in the technology sector.