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CPU Implementation Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Santa Clara, CA$129.3k - $194.7kFull-timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Apple Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring CPU Implementation Engineers to drive block-level implementation, RTL-to-GDS design convergence, and collaboration with micro-architectures, CAD/PD methodologies, and cross-functional teams to optimize PPA and silicon yield for high-performance CPUs.

Responsibilities

  • Work with micro-architects to help 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

Qualifications

  • Minimum BS
  • Experience in TCL or Perl
  • Logic design and digital circuits knowledge
  • Familiarity with high performance CPU microprocessor architecture
  • Experience in using industry standard logic Synthesis, PnR, STA and Power analysis tools, along with floor-planning, pin-placement and timing budgeting
  • Ability to work well in a team, self-motivated, and excellent communication skills

Skills

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Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments and relocation eligibility
  • Apple shareholder participation via discretionary stock programs
  • stock purchase plan
Last updated Jul 3, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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