CPU Design Engineer

2 days ago


Santa Clara, California, United States Apple Full time

**Company Overview**

Santa Clara, California is the epicenter of innovation at Apple, where groundbreaking products and services are born. At the heart of this revolution is the Silicon Engineering Group (SEG), which is currently seeking a highly skilled CPU Implementation Engineer to join their ranks.

 

Salary: The estimated salary for this role is between $175,800 and $312,200, depending on skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

 

Job Description

As a CPU Implementation Engineer, you will be responsible for driving or participating in the following key tasks:

  • Collaborate with micro-architects to define the micro-architecture and assist with design feasibility and power, performance, and area (PPA) trade-offs.
  • Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through microarchitecture and logic (RTL) optimizations using synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious goals for PPA.
  • Responsible for block-level design delivery along with closure of backend flows, electrical requirements, and improving silicon yield.
  • Work closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on industry standard synthesis/PNR tool features and optimizations and their adoption in CPU design.
  • Work with x-functional top-level teams on the aspects of CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability.
  • Work closely with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros, library standard cells to improve design PPA.

 

Required Skills and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess:

  • Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in logic design and digital circuits.
  • Experience with low power and high frequency design techniques.
  • Experience in TCL or Perl.

 

Benefits

At Apple, you can expect a comprehensive compensation package that includes:

  • Base pay within a range of $175,800 to $312,200.
  • Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs.
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • A range of discounted products and free services.
  • Reimbursement for certain educational expenses related to advancing your career at Apple.
  • Discretionary bonuses or commission payments.

 

Others

Apple is an equal opportunity employer 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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