CPU CDC/STA Engineer

4 weeks ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Apple Full time
Role Summary

As a CPU CDC/STA Engineer at Apple, you will play a critical role in analyzing and driving fixes for our CPU designs. You will be responsible for developing, maintaining, and improving our Lint, Clock Domain Crossing (CDC), Reset Domain Crossing (RDC), and Static Timing Analysis (STA) constraints and methodology.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and improve CDC and RDC sign-offs for CPU designs
  • Collaborate with RTL and DV teams to recommend System Verilog assertions for CDC/RDC/STA constraints and assumptions
  • Develop and maintain key STA checks and associated sign-offs for our CPUs
  • Debug vendor tool problems and collaborate with designers to resolve issues
  • Work closely with EDA vendor representatives to drive improvements and new methodologies
Requirements
  • Strong scripting skills in Tcl or Perl
  • Experience in Verilog, SystemVerilog Assertions (SVA), and Design Verification (DV) Simulations
  • Knowledge in Spyglass, VC-Static, PrimeTime, or Meridian
What We Offer

At Apple, we offer a competitive salary range of $121,900 to $183,600, depending on your skills, qualifications, and experience. You will also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through our discretionary employee stock programs. Additionally, you will receive comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a range of discounted products and services.



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