CPU Physical Design Engineer

CPU Physical Design Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States

Hardware

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Description

As a CPU Physical Design Engineer, you will drive or participate in the following:

1. Drive RTL-to-GDS design convergence through logic synthesis and place-and-route tools targeting ambitious PPA goals.
2. Responsible for block-level physical design delivery along with closure of backend flows, electrical requirements, and improving silicon yield.
3. Work closely with internal CAD and PD methodology teams on industry standard synthesis/PNR tool features and optimizations and their adoption in CPU design.
4. Collaborate with cross-functional top-level teams on aspects of CPU floorplan, timing, power, reliability, and testability.
5. Work closely with custom IP teams to define and co-optimize memory macros and library standard cells to improve design PPA.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Key Qualifications

• Experience in low power, high frequency physical design techniques leveraging advanced syn/PnR tool features, and best in class physical design methodology.
• Experience using industry standard logic synthesis, PnR, STA, and power analysis tools, along with timing budgeting, floor-planning, physical integration, and verification to converge complex designs.
• Knowledge in deep sub-micron technology, along with its implications to timing, power, and area.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and/or lead a physical design partition in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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 $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 reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition.

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.

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