GenAI Physical Synthesis Engineer

Summary

Do you love building intelligent solutions that revolutionize chip design? Do you see the transformative potential of GenAI in physical synthesis workflows? As part of our Silicon Technologies group, you'll pioneer the next generation of AI-powered design automation tools that will accelerate our processor and SoC development. You'll harness cutting-edge GenAI and agentic technologies to solve complex physical synthesis challenges, enabling Apple to deliver even more powerful and efficient silicon. Joining this team means you'll be at the forefront of merging artificial intelligence with chip design, creating intelligent agents that will reshape how we build the technology that powers Apple's beloved devices!

Description

You will apply your expertise in GenAI, agentic frameworks, and physical synthesis to develop intelligent automation solutions that transform our RTL-to-GDS implementation flows. You will be directly responsible for creating AI-powered agents using technologies like Model Context Protocol (MCP) that can autonomously optimize physical synthesis processes, predict design challenges, and recommend solutions.

Preferred Qualifications

Understanding of physical synthesis concepts and CAD flows

Experience in Python AI/ML libraries (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Transformers) and MCP or similar agentic frameworks

Experience developing AI agents or autonomous systems for technical domains

Knowledge of prompt engineering, RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation), and fine-tuning techniques

Experience with agentic AI frameworks beyond MCP (AutoGen, CrewAI, LangChain agents, etc.)

Background in CAD flow or frontend methodology development combined with AI/ML expertise

Experience with Low Power implementation flows (UPF) and AI-driven power optimization

Familiarity with logical equivalence tools (Conformal LEC, Formality) and opportunities for AI enhancement

Knowledge of static timing analysis, place and route tools, and potential AI applications in these domains

Experience with cloud platforms and distributed AI model deployment

Publications or demonstrated expertise in AI applications for EDA or chip design

Minimum Qualifications

Experience with GenAI frameworks, large language models, and AI agent development

Experience with industry standard Synthesis tools such as Fusion Compiler or Genus

Scripting skills in TCL, Python, or Perl for EDA tool automation

Minimum requirement of BS + 3 years of relevant industry experience