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Job Location drjobs

San Diego, CA - USA

Yearly Salary drjobs

$ 134800 - 245800

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Imagine yourself at the center of our SOC design effort collaborating with all fields playing a strategic role of getting functional products to millions of customers quickly. You will have the opportunity to integrate and come-up with new ideas as well as work with a team of hardworking engineers. As a member of the layout team of the microprocessor group you will be responsible to deliver PDV clean layout including the following: -Designing complex custom layout for digital circuits in deep SubMicron CMOS technologies. -Reviewing and analyzing floorplans and complex circuits with circuit designers. -Running a complete set of layout design verification tools available on megacells completed. -Working with the circuit design team to plan schedule work and negotiate layout tradeoffs as needed. -Interpretation of LVS DRC and ERC report to find the fastest way to complete layouts. -Exceed engineering specifications and expectations. -Use advanced CAD tools mask design knowledge to layout corrections and robust physical design representation of circuits.


  • BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience or equivalent years of experience


  • We are looking for applicants experience in custom layout design of deep SubMicron CMOS circuits.
  • High level proficiency in layout floorplanning standard cell planning and hierarchical layout assembly.
  • Good understanding of issues with RC delay electromigration self heating and cross capacitance.
  • Recognize failure prone layout structures dedicatedly work with designers for the best approach to problems.
  • Excellent communication skills and able to work with multi-functional teams.
  • Great skills on interpretation of CALIBRE DRC ERC LVS etc. reports.
  • Knowledge of MENTOR GRAPHICS or CADENCE layout tools
  • Scripting skills in CSH PERL or SKILL are considered a plus but not required.
  • Experience in layout automation is considered a plus but not required.
  • Experience in memory compiler development is considered a plus but not required.
  • Experience designing low noise low power datapaths or Memory layout structures etc.


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 $134800 and $245800 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 Apples 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 Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll 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.

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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