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Apple · 2 months ago

CPU Physical Design Methodology and Optimization Engineer

positionSanta Clara, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
money$181K/yr - $318K/yr
date10+ years exp

Apple is a company known for its extraordinary products and innovative technologies. In this role, you will contribute to solving key problems in physical design methodology and optimization, focusing on improving Power, Performance, and Area (PPA) of CPU designs and collaborating across teams in the CPU design space.

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Responsibilities

Work with CPU, CAD, and design teams to engineer new flows/algorithms to improve PPA
Detailed analysis across partitions to understand optimization opportunity
Develop new PD focused flows to improve CPU performance and efficiency
Cross-functional collaboration across STA, library, tech and post silicon team to improve optimization during physical design

Qualification

Physical design methodologyPower Performance Area (PPA)Digital circuitsTCLPerlPythonHigh-performance design techniquesLow-power design techniquesCommunicationInterpersonal skills

Required

Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in digital circuits, timing/power concepts, and logic design
Experience with TCL or Perl

Preferred

Strong fundamentals in high-performance & low-power physical design techniques
Experience in using industry-standard synthesis, PnR, and STA tools
Proficiency in programming and scripting in Python, TCL, or Perl
Understanding of challenges related to latest deep sub-micron technology and ability to write algorithms and code to extract Power Performance & Area during physical design
Ability to work independently and/or lead physical design methodology and optimization techniques across partitions in collaboration with x-functional teams
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation

Company

Apple

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Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
dateFounded in 1976
location
Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M
2021-04-30Post Ipo Equity

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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