Apple Physical Design Intern interview questions

45 Min video call The interview included both personal and technical parts: Self-introduction and why choose PD (Physical Design). Resume & project discussion – focus on design flow experience. Technical topics: LVS (Layout vs. Schematic), DRC (Design Rule Check) basics. Setup time, hold time, and how to fix setup violations. Power and area optimization methods. Inverter schematic explanation. How to build an XOR gate using NAND gates.