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Apple · 1 day ago

CPU Implementation Methodology Engineer

Apple is a leading technology company known for its innovative products and services. They are seeking a CPU Implementation Methodology Engineer to drive CPU design initiatives and improve design methodologies through collaboration with various teams.

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Responsibilities

Generate and validate new ideas, create flows and methodologies around them by working with CPU Designers, CAD teams and EDA tool vendors to improve PPA
Detailed analysis across partitions to understand optimization opportunities
Cross functional collaboration across STA, library, tech and post silicon teams to improve optimization during Implementation
Contribute to aspects of Synthesis and Physical Design Implementation methodologies

Qualification

VLSI digital designSynthesisPNRHigh-performance CPU designSAPR toolsProgrammingScriptingDebugging skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Minimum BS and 3+ years of relevant industry experience
Experience with implementing VLSI digital designs using SAPR tools with multi-GHz performance goals
Experience with logic optimization trade-offs between area, timing and power

Preferred

Experience implementing high-performance and low-power CPU designs
Scripting skills to interface with tools and analyze data
Experience with SAPR/PNR design flow infrastructure/scripts
Proficiency in programming and scripting (Example: Python, TCL)
Understanding of challenges related to latest deep sub-micron technology and ability to write algorithms and code to extract PPA during Implementation
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a dynamic team environment
Strong understanding and experience using industry standard synthesis, PnR, and STA tools
Excellent debugging and problem-solving skills

Company

Apple is a technology company that designs, manufactures, and markets consumer electronics, personal computers, and software.

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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