Apple · 3 weeks ago
GPU Physical Design Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelApple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a GPU Physical Design Engineer to design and manufacture high-performance, power-efficient GPUs, ensuring seamless functionality for Apple devices. The role involves collaborating with teams, driving methodologies, and leading design and flow issues related to physical design.
AppsArtificial Intelligence (AI)BroadcastingDigital EntertainmentFoundational AIMedia and EntertainmentMobile DevicesOperating SystemsTVWearables
Responsibilities
Work closely with the FE team to understand chip architecture and drive physical aspects early in design cycle
Drive outstanding PD construction and optimization recipes for performance, power and Area (PPA)
Work on pioneering designs in the latest technology nodes
Collaborate to drive methodologies and 'best known methods' to streamline PD work, come up with guidelines and checklists, drive execution, and supervise progress
Drive the work among place and route engineers, set goals and breakthroughs, plan short and long-term work, understand dependencies between different domains like top, STA, block PnR
Lead and resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, identify potential solutions and drive execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelors degree in Engineering or Computer Science required
Experience or coursework in one or more of the following areas: physical design, synthesis, DFT or clocking
Experience or coursework with digital logic design, RTL, CMOS transistor logics or VLSI concepts
Experience with scripting languages such as TCL, Python, Perl or shell scripting
Preferred
Masters degree preferred
We value ability in all aspects of ASIC implementation including Synthesis, DFT insertion, Floorplanning, Clock and Power distribution, Place and Route and all aspects of timing, electrical and physical signoff
Experience working with EDA tools and exposure to their APIs
Use design knowledge and innovative physical construction and optimization flows to push performance, power, and Area (PPA) of GPU designs
Knowledge of multi-voltage, power gated, and power retention concepts will be an advantage
Practical knowledge with hierarchical design approach, top-down design, budgeting, timing, and physical convergence will be an asset
Company
Apple
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
Founded in 1976
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Apple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (6998)
2024 (3766)
2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
2021 (4060)
2020 (3656)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.67BKey Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
Recent News
Venrock
2025-12-01
2025-09-25
Mac Daily News
2025-09-25
Company data provided by crunchbase