Apple
CPU Power Management Microarchitect/RTL Engineer
Apple, Santa Clara, CA
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Apple’s Silicon Engineering Group (SEG) designs high-performance, low power microprocessors that power our innovative products, including the iPhone, iPad, Watch, Vision Pro, and Mac. We are looking for an experienced technical leader to drive architecture and RTL for world-class CPU power management solutions.DescriptionAs a CPU Power Management Microarchitect/RTL Engineer, you will own or contribute to the following:
• Micro-architecture development and specification - from early high-level architectural exploration, through micro-architectural research and arriving at a detailed specification.
• RTL ownership - development, assessment and refinement of RTL design to target power, performance, area and timing goals.
• Verification - support the verification team in test bench development, formal methods, and simulation/emulation for functional verification
• Performance exploration and correlation - explore high performance strategies and work with the performance verification team to verify that the RTL design meets targeted performance.
• Design delivery - work with multi-functional engineering team to implement and verify physical design on the aspects of timing, area, reliability, testability and power.Minimum QualificationsMinimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experienceKnowledge of microprocessor architectureKnowledge of Verilog and/or VHDLExperience with simulators and waveform debugging toolsKnowledge of logic design principles along with timing and power implicationsPreferred QualificationsExpertise in one or more of the following areas:Coherence protocols and interconnectsHigh performance (low latency, high bandwidth) design techniquesMemory subsystem queuing, scheduling; starvation and deadlock avoidanceSRAM design basicsMultiple clock/power domains and power management strategiesPrefetchers, replacement policiesDebug capabilitiesDFT strategiesError detection and correctionUnderstanding of low power microarchitecture techniquesUnderstanding of high-performance techniques and trade-offs in a CPU microarchitectureExperience in C or C++ programmingExperience using an interpretive language such as Perl or PythonPay & BenefitsAt 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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 Apple’s 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 Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.