IC Package Design Engineer

Job Title

IC Package Design Engineer

Role Summary

Design and integrate advanced semiconductor packaging solutions for Apple products, driving physical package architecture, layout, and verification from concept through tape-out. Work within the Packaging team and collaborate with Product Design and Silicon teams to meet system-level signal integrity, power integrity, and manufacturability targets.

Experience Level

Mid-level. Exact years of experience not specified.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include package architecture, physical layout, verification, and cross-functional integration.

• Lead advanced package architecture and optimize package structures for performance and manufacturability.
• Own physical design of packages/SiP/modules from concept through tape-out.
• Perform physical layout of package substrates for diverse silicon technologies (SoC, memory, RF, cellular ICs).
• Execute parasitic extraction and S-parameter modeling to validate SI/PI performance targets.
• Collaborate with Product Design and Silicon/SIPI teams on package feasibility and system co-optimization.
• Improve package design methodology by evaluating CAD tools and developing automated design and verification flows.

Requirements

Required skills and tools for the role; listed as must-have and nice-to-have.

• Must-have: Proven experience in IC package physical design using Cadence Allegro or Mentor Xpedition.
• Strong understanding of high-speed layout constraints and SI/PI analysis; experience with simulation tools such as HFSS or PowerSI.
• Solid knowledge of substrate manufacturing processes, fabrication design rules, and design for manufacturability.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments and scripting (Python, Perl, or TCL) for automation and flow development.
• Experience performing parasitic extraction and S-parameter modeling to support SI/PI verification.
• Nice-to-have: Experience applying automation or AI to package design flows and cross-functional package/ silicon co-optimization workflows.

Education Requirements

Bachelor's degree required. Field of study not specified in the posting.

About the Company

Company: Apple

Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States

Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.