GPU Physical Design Engineer
Core
Design and manufacture next-generation, high-performance, power-efficient Graphics processors (GPUs) from RTL to tape-out, ensuring seamless performance for Apple products and services.
Role type
Senior IC physical design engineer (GPU)
Builds
High-performance GPU chips for Apple devices
Domain
Semiconductor / GPU architecture
Required skills
ASIC implementation (Synthesis, DFT, Floorplanning, Clock/Power distribution, Place & Route), timing/physical signoff, PPA optimization, hierarchical design, IP integration, CAD tool development (Floor-planning, P&R flows, timing verification), DFM, multi-Vt strategies, thermal management
Preferred skills
Early RTL feedback collaboration, multi-voltage/power gating/retention, large GPU designs (>20M gates, >1GHz), database management, yield optimization
Technologies
RTL, Place & Route, DFM, multi-Vt, thermal management
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Front-End teams on chip architecture and early physical design; Drive PPA optimization recipes; Establish methodologies and guidelines for physical design execution; Manage place and route workflows and dependencies; Resolve design and flow issues related to physical design.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
