CPU Gate Level Synthesis Engineer jobs in United States
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Apple · 1 day ago

CPU Gate Level Synthesis Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$147K/yr - $272K/yr
date3+ years exp

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a CPU Gate Level Synthesis Engineer to join their Silicon Engineering Group, where the role involves optimizing design quality for high-performance CPUs through collaboration with cross-functional teams and implementation of synthesis methodologies.

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Responsibilities

Early RTL health assessment to detect potential timing/gate-depth issues and collaborating with the RTL & physical design teams in exploring solutions
Early stage power estimation and validation for new micro-architectural features
Enhancing synthesis flows for good correlation to post-route to ensure high fidelity of synthesis-based feedback
Work closely with DFT teams to ensure seamless integration of scan chain, ATPG, and MBIST into the synthesis flow
Partner with timing team to enable constraints generation at top levels
Debug and resolve timing, power, and area issues, ensuring efficient and scalable designs
Track and analyze PPA trends through project cycle

Qualification

Digital logic designRTL synthesisPhysical designCPU implementationScripting languagesDebuggingProblem-solvingCollaboration

Required

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience in digital logic design, RTL synthesis, and physical design

Preferred

The ideal candidate should ideally possess CPU implementation experience
Proficiency in scripting languages (TCL, Perl, Python) for automation and flow optimization
Strong problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills in a fast-paced environment

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
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Cupertino, California, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.apple.com

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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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