GenAI Physical Synthesis Engineer
Apple · Austin, TX · Hardware
About this role
Apple is hiring a mid-level AI Engineer in the machine learning function based in Austin, TX. The posting calls out experience with Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, LLMs.
- Role
- AI Engineer
- Function
- machine learning
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Department
- Hardware
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
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Job description
from Apple careersDo 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!
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.
<h3>Minimum Qualifications</h3>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
<h3>Preferred Qualifications</h3>Understanding of physical synthesis concepts and CAD flows