CPU Cache Architect

4 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Apple Full time
Job Title: CPU Cache Architect

At Apple, we're looking for an experienced engineer to drive CPU multi-level cache subsystem architecture and RTL development for multi-processor systems.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and specify micro-architecture for high-performance, low power microprocessors
  • Own or participate in RTL development, assessment, and refinement to target power, performance, area, and timing goals
  • Support verification team in test bench development, formal methods, and simulation/emulation for formal verification
  • Explore high-performance strategies and work with performance verification team to verify that the RTL design meets targeted performance
  • Work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and verify physical design on aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability, and power
Requirements:
  • Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
  • Thorough knowledge of microprocessor architecture, including expertise in one or more of the following areas: coherence protocols and interconnects, high performance design techniques, memory subsystem queuing, scheduling, starvation, and deadlock avoidance
  • Knowledge of Verilog and/or VHDL, experience with simulators and waveform debugging tools
  • Knowledge of logic design principles, timing, and power implications
  • Understanding of low power microarchitecture techniques and high-performance techniques and trade-offs in a CPU microarchitecture
  • Experience in C or C++ programming and experience using an interpretive language such as Perl or Python
What We Offer:
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Range of discounted products and free services
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • Relocation assistance

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.



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