CPU Clock Implementation Engineer

CPU Clock Implementation EngineerSanta Clara,California,United StatesHardwareImagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, hard-working people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products! The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver groundbreaking Apple products! Apples Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) is hiring skilled engineers for CPU. As a CPU Clock Implementation Engineer, you will be driving the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of clock.**Description**As a Clock Implementation Engineer, you will participate in the following: - Work on clock planning, building simulation models, and physical implementation - Work on clock analysis - Work on power grid methodologies and implementation - Engage on physical design of blocks - Scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiency**Minimum Qualifications****Key Qualifications**+ Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience+ The ideal candidate will have physical design, analysis, and verification experience working on a large processor and/or SOC designs+ Knowledge of industrial standards and practices in physical design, analysis, and physical verification+ Experience in developing and implementing powergrid and clock specifications+ Solid knowledge of low power design, physical construction, Spice, EM/IR-Drop/Noise, SIGEM analysis, formal verification, physical verification, and DFM+ Strong communication skills+ Solid understanding of std cell architecture and design+ Have experience with std. cell characterization flows+ Understand reliability aspects of clock cell design+ Experience understanding usage patterns and impact of std cells on high speed CPU design is a plus+ Proven understanding of CMOS circuit design+ Layout design background is a plus+ Working knowledge of extraction and STA methodology and tools+ Working knowledge of computer architecture+ Solid understanding of scripting languages such as Perl/Tcl+ Ability to work well in a team, problem solver, and self-motivated**Preferred Qualifications****Education & Experience**Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience**Additional Requirements****Pay & Benefits**+ At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apples discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apples Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Youll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition. 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