Apple · 3 hours ago
CPU Clock Implementation Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is a company known for its innovative products and customer experiences. They are seeking a CPU Clock Implementation Engineer to drive the planning, design, implementation, and analysis of clock systems for their Silicon Engineering Group.
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Responsibilities
Work on clock planning, building simulation models, and physical implementation
Work on clock analysis
Engage on physical design of blocks
Scripting to automate tasks and improve efficiency
Qualification
Required
Minimum BS and 10+ years of relevant industry experience
Programming and scripting experience in Perl and TCL
Preferred
The ideal candidate will have physical design, analysis, and verification experience working on a large processor and/or SoC designs
Knowledge of industry standards and practices in physical design, analysis, and physical verification
Experience in developing and implementing clock specifications
Solid knowledge of low power design, physical construction, Spice, formal verification, physical verification, and DFM
Understanding of std cell architecture, design, and 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
Knowledge of extraction and STA methodology and tools
Knowledge of computer architecture
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a team, problem solver, and self-motivated
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
Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Tim Cook
CEO
Craig Federighi
SVP, Software Engineering
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