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Apple · 2 months ago

GPU RTL Design Engineer

positionSan Diego, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$140K/yr - $258K/yr
date5+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company that designs and manufactures innovative products. As a GPU RTL Design Engineer, you will develop power efficient, high-performance 3D graphics processor micro-architectures for mobile devices and personal computers, collaborating with multi-functional teams to ensure the success of Apple’s next-generation GPUs.

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Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, low-power graphics IP that meets performance, timing, and area goals
Explore design trade-offs while exercising rigorous design principles
Understand and contribute to pioneering micro-architectural specifications to design best-in-class GPUs
Collaborate closely with multi-functional teams in architecture, validation, modeling, and physical design

Qualification

GPU architectureSystem Verilog HDLLogic designLow-power techniquesTiming optimizationsScripting languagesCommunication skillsTeam collaborationNegotiation skills

Required

BS degree and a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
Strong background in GPU, CPU, or SIMD architectures
Logic design, with expert knowledge of low-power techniques and timing optimizations
Expert knowledge in System Verilog HDL
Ability to drive bring up and debug of complex designs
Ability to work well in a team in order to be productive under aggressive product schedules
Strong communication, influence, and negotiation skills

Preferred

Experience designing GPU Schedulers, Execution Units, Texture/Pixel Units, or Caches
Detailed understanding of synthesis tools, timing analysis, floor planning, and the PNR flow
Experience in hardware performance analysis
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Ruby, or Perl

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
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https://www.apple.com

H1B Sponsorship

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2023 (3939)
2022 (4822)
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2020 (3656)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$5.67B
Key Investors
Berkshire HathawayMicrosoftSequoia Capital
2026-01-10Pre Seed· $1M
2025-05-05Post Ipo Debt· $4.5B
2025-01-16Post Ipo Debt· $0.31M

Leadership Team

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Tim Cook
CEO
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Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering

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